Teatro San Carlo Under Investigation for Mishandling of Funds; Jonas Kaufmann Responds

The Napoli Public Prosecutor’s Office has announced a an investigation into the Teatro San Carlo. According to La Repubblica, 12 individuals are under investigation including former Superintendent Stephane Lissner, former Director General Emmanuela Spedaliere. According to reports, the alleged offenses include fraud, embezzlement, and forgery. Meanwhile, several international artists, such as tenor Jonas Kauffman, directors Krzysztof Warlikowski and Claus Guth, {…}

Mar 23, 2026

Cast Change: Sara Blanch Steps into Teatro San Carlo’s ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’

The Teatro San Carlo has announced a cast change for its March 24, 2026 performance of “Lucia di Lammermoor.” The company said that due to Rosa Feola’s illness, the role of Lucia will be performed by Sara Blanch. Blanch has performed Lucia at the Teatro Massimo di Palermo to great success. She is known for the bel canto repertoire performing {…}

Mar 22, 2026

Jessica Pratt Encores Mad Scene in ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’ at Teatro San Carlo

A tale of two performances. On March 18, audiences at the Teatro San Carlo experienced a performance of “Lucia di Lammermoor” sans the iconic mad scene. Fast forward three days and the March 21st performance was the site of a encore during the scene. After singing the first part of the mad scene, soprano Jessica Pratt, who was filling in {…}

Mar 19, 2026

No Covers: Mad Scene Eliminated from Teatro San Carlo’s ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’ Performance Due to Soprano’s Illness

(Credit: Luciano Romano) On March 18, the Teatro San Carlo experienced the unexpected at the third performance of Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor.” According to the Italian publication Connessi all’Opera, during the only intermission, the company announced that soprano Rosa Feola fell ill and was trying to recover. After a prolonged intermission, the company said that the show would go on {…}

Feb 4, 2026

Arte.TV to Present Teatro San Carlo’s ‘La Gioconda’ with Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann & Ludovic Tézier

Arte.TV is set to present Ponchielli’s “La Gioconda” from the Teatro San Carlo. The historical production by Romain Gilbert was recorded in 2024 and features three of operas biggest stars, Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, and Ludovic Tézier. The cast also includes Eve-Maud Hubeaux, Alexander Köpeczi, and Kseniia Nikolaieva. Pinchas Steinberg conducted the production. When the production premiered OperaWire wrote, “Anna {…}

Jan 29, 2026

Cast Change: Ludovic Tézier Jumps into Teatro San Carlo’s Concert

The Teatro San Carlo has announced a cast change for its Feb. 1 concert. The company said that due to indisposition Matthias Goerne will not be able to perform. As a result, Ludovic Tézier will replace him. The program will see the French baritone perform Wagner’s “Wesendonck-Lieder” instead of Hans Werner Henze’s “Fünf Neapolitanische Lieder.” Ingo Metzmacher will conduct the {…}

Dec 8, 2025

Rai 5 to Broadcast Teatro San Carlo’s ‘Medea’ with Sondra Radvanovsky

(Credit: Ph. Luciano Romano) On Dec. 11, Rai 5 will broadcast the Teatro San Carlo‘s new production of Cherubini’s “Medea.” The production marks the first time the Napoli, Italy theater performs the work. The opera is be conducted by Riccardo Frizza and stars Sondra Radvanovsky in her acclaimed interpretation which she has performed the Metropolitan Opera and Lyric Opera of {…}

Dec 1, 2025

Teatro San Carlo to World Premiere Ennio Morricone’s ‘Partenope’

Ennio Morricone’s sole opera “Partenope” will receive its world premiere at Teatro San Carlo. The work will be performed on Dec. 12 and 14 and will be conducted by Riccardo Frizza. The new Teatro San Carlo production will be entrusted to the vision of Vanessa Beecroft who will work alongside Daniela Ciancio and Danilo Rubeca. The cast will include Jessica {…}

Oct 22, 2025

Teatro San Carlo Names New General Director

The Teatro San Carlo has named Fulvio Adamo Macciardi as its new General Director. Macciardi will take his new position effective immediately. The news was announced by the Fondazione Teatro di San Carlo, which added that Macciardi will also be the company’s Artistic Director. The board added that the Teatro San Carlo hopes to continue to be a theater known {…}

Sep 30, 2025

Cast Change: Oksana Dyka Joins Teatro San Carlo’s ‘Un Ballo in Maschera’

The Teatro San Carlo has announced a cast change for “Un Ballo in Maschera.” The company said that the Oct. 5 and 10, the role of Amelia will be performed by Oksana Dyka. She will replace Valeria Sepe, who was originally announced. Dyka is a Ukrainian soprano who has performed Teatro Comunale di Bologna,, Teatro alla Scala, Semperoper Dresden, Arena di {…}

May 31, 2025

Teatro San Carlo Cancels Final Performance of ‘Roberto Devereux’

The Teatro San Carlo has canceled the final performance of Donizetti’s “Roberto Devereux” on July 25, 2025. The company did not announce a reason for the cancellation but noted that ticket holders will be able to change their tickets for another performance from the 2024-25 season. “Roberto Devereux” is set to open on July 16 and will star Roberta Mantegna {…}