On Sept. 20, the Teatro Regio di Parma canceled its performance of Verdi’s Requiem due to bad weather. As a result, the theater has announced that ticket-holders will be able to get a reimbursement until Oct. 10, presenting their tickets at the box office. The reimbursement will be in the form of a Gift Card that will be valid until {…}
The Teatro Regio di Parma has announced “Rigoletto al barsò.” The theater will showcase a production of Verdi’s beloved opera this summer at the Parma, Parco della Musica from June 29 through July 16. The cast will include David Astorga and Carmine Riccio sharing the role of the Duke, with Giulia Bolcato and Giada Borrelli alternating as Gilda. Federico Longhi {…}
The Teatro Regio di Parma, Italy has announced the Accademia del Teatro Regio di Parma. The theater announced the creation of the academy to form professionals in the creative industries of fashion, cinema, theater, television and advertising. The first course announced will be dedicated to fashion. The Academy will open on Nov. 3 and it will be geared at professionals {…}
The Teatro Regio di Parma is launching a Verdi streaming festival. The company announced that in collaboration with Unitel and Dynamic, it will present 11 operas from the acclaimed Verdi Festival from the past 15 years with Italian subtitles. It all begins with “La Traviata” starring Svetla Vassileva on March 20 and 21, followed by “Nabucco” with Leo Nucci on March {…}
The Teatro Regio di Parma has announced that it will remain until March 8, 2020. The company announced that in compliance with measures being put in place across the Emilia-Romagna region aimed at restricting the spread of Coronavirus, the Teatro Regio di Parma is closing to the public until March 8. This is third theater to announce it will remain {…}
Three theaters from the Region Emilia-Romagna have closed until March 1. The Teatro Regio di Parma, Teatro Alighieri in Ravenna, and I Teatri Reggio Emilia have closed due to the Coronavirus. The companies issued statements on social media stating, “in compliance with measures being put in place across the Emilia-Romagna region aimed at restricting the spread of Coronavirus, the Theaters {…}
The Festival Verdi has announced the 2020 operas. The 2020 festival will celebrate 20 years and will show four operas in both Parma and Busseto. The festival will open with Verdi’s early work “I Lombardi all Prima Crociata” at the Teatro Regio di Parma. Performance Dates: Sept. 24- Oct. 7, 2020 Verdi’s ever popular “Rigoletto” will also get a new production at {…}
The Teatro Regio di Parma has announced its 2020 season, featuring four operatic gems. Rebeka Lokar, France Dariz and Giovanna Casolla share the title role in Puccini’s “Turandot.” Carlo Ventre and Samuele Simoncini share the role of Calaf, Giacomo Prestia and George Andguladze alternate as Timur and Vittoria Yeo sings the role of Liù with Marta Tordidoni also taking on some performances. {…}
As you read through this list take notice that there are no popular operas from the standard repertoire. We thought that instead we would spice things up by recommending five rare works that will still feed your interest. Les Troyens – Wiener Staatsoper, Austria Joyce DiDonato returns to the Vienna State Opera after years to sing her first production of {…}