Opera Streaming is set to present the premiere of Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut” from the Teatro Regio di Parma on March 20. The production will star Anastasia Bartoli in the title role, Luciano Ganci as Renato Des Grieux, Alessandro Luongo as Lescaut, and Andrea Concetti as Geronte di Ravoir. Francesco Ivan Ciampa conducts the production by Massimo Pizzi Gasparon Contarini. The {…}
(Photo: Roberto Ricci) I first heard Vasilisa Berzhanskaya as Rosina in a 2022 Florence production of “Il barbiere di Siviglia.” For the first time, I wasn’t sure if it was the standard version with a mezzo Rosina, or the less frequently performed soprano version. While the timbre was distinctly mezzo, the dazzling coloratura was more soprano than mezzo. Fast forward {…}
The Teatro Regio di Parma has announced a cast change for its Oct. 11 performance of “Otello.” The company said that Brian Jagde will sing the title role, replacing Fabio Sartori, who is ill. Jagde recently made his role debut at the Teatro Real de Madrid, where critics hailed his interpretation, stating, ” Jagde gave notice that he could become {…}
The Teatro Regio di Parma has announced a cast change for its Oct. 5 performance of “Otello.” The company said that Yusif Eyvazov will sing the title role replacing Fabio Sartori, who is ill. Eyvazov is known for his interpretation having sung it at the Ravenna Festival, Teatro Massimo di Palermo and the Mariinsky Theatre. The tenor is known for {…}
The Teatro Regio di Parma has canceled its Oct. 3, 2025, performance of “Falstaff.” The company was forced to cancel due to the general strike being held. As a result, ticketholders are invited to contact the Box Office and subject to availability, it will be possible to request a change of date/show within the events of the Festival Verdi 2025. Those {…}
The Teatro Regio di Parma has announced its 2026 season. Fabio Biondi conducts Gluck’s “Orfeo ed Euridice” in a production by Shirin Neshat. The production stars Carlo Vistoli, Francesca Pia Vitale, and Nadja Mchantaf. Performance Dates: Jan. 23-31, 2026 Dmitry Korchak, Carlo Lepore, Vasilisa Berzhanskaya, and Giuliana Gianfaldoni star in Bellini’s “Norma.” Renato Palumbo conducts the production by Nicola Berloffa. Performance {…}
The Accademia Verdiana del Teatro Regio di Parma is set to hold a course in New York from Jan. 13 to 17, 2025. The course is supported by International Friends of Festival Verdi, Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò, and Fondazione Prof. Roberto Massini ETS and will allow 10 young singers who were selected to take intensive courses with a scholarship of $500. The {…}
Luca Salsi and Michele Pertusi are set to appear on Dec. 20 at the Teatro Regio di Parma. The two acclaimed singers will perform alongside pianist Milo Martani in a recital entitled “Pianse ed amò per tutti.” The recital is a benefit for the children’s hospital of Parma “Pietro Barilla.” The two artists will perform music by Giuseppe Verdi from {…}
The Teatro Regio di Parma is in the midst of presenting “Il Piccolo Principe” as part of its Regio Young program. The opera, by Enrico Melozzi and Stefano De Luca is inspired by the iconic work by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It will be directed by De Luca and stars Ralitsa Bogdanova, Luca Criscuoli, Cristina Neri, Francesco Leone, Raffaele Tassone, Andrea {…}
The Teatro Regio di Parma has announced the extension of Superintendant Luciano Messi’s contract. The board of directors of the Fondazione Teatro Regio di Parma announced that Messi will extend its contract until Dec. 31, 2027. In a statement, Michele Guerra, President of the Fondazione and Mayor of Parma said, “With great conviction and satisfaction, the Board of Directors of the {…}
The Teatro Regio di Parma has announced its 2025 season. Verdi’s “Giovanna d’Arco” opens the season with Luciano Ganci, Nino Machaidze, and George Petean. Michele Gamba conducts the production by Emma Dante. Performance Dates: Jan. 24-Feb. 1, 2025 Pier Luigi Pizzi’s production of Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” returns with Davide Luciano, Maria Kataeva, Ruzil Gatin, Roberto de Candia, and {…}