https://operawire.com/juilliard-opera-to-present-cosi-fan-tutte/
Juilliard Opera is set to present Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” on Nov. 18, 21, and 23 at Juilliard’s Peter Jay Sharp Theater. The new production will be directed by Mo Zhou and will be set in bohemian San Francisco in the late 1960s and brings a relevant new take on Mozart’s comedy with a new ending addressing the original libretto’s {…}
https://operawire.com/lisette-oropesa-nahuel-di-pierro-saimir-pirgu-marina-viotti-lead-new-cd-dvd-releases/
Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. It’s a star-studded lineup of releases with Zarzuela, bel canto, modern works, and experimental albums by leading opera singers. Mis Amores son las Flores Lisette Oropesa releases her latest album dedicated to Zarzuela. In a statement, the soprano said, “I’m so happy to {…}
https://operawire.com/teatro-alla-scala-2024-25-review-il-cappello-di-paglia-di-firenze/
(Photo credit: Brescia & Amisano | Teatro alla Scala) Premiering in 1851, the French comedy “Un chapeau de paille d’Italie” left an indelible mark on theater history with its witty plot, inspiring five film adaptations over the last century: three French, one German, and one Soviet. In Italy, the story was revived by Nino Rota, who transformed it into the {…}
https://operawire.com/serena-farnocchia-sharon-carty-pietro-spagnoli-lead-new-cd-dvd-releases/
Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week audiences will get a glimpse at two very rare Bel Canto works in new critical editions. Black is Beautiful The new album from Dr. Diane Retallack and The Eugene Concert Choir is an ode to hope in the face of injustice. {…}
https://operawire.com/festival-verdi-announces-2024-season/
The Festival Verdi has announced its 2024 season. The festival will take place in Parma and Busseto from Sept. 21 and Oct. 21, 2024. Opera The season opens with the Verdi Street Parade at the Parma, Centro storico and Oltretorrente. Performance Date: Sept. 21, 2024 Verdi’s “Macbeth“ will be presented at the Teatro Regio di Parma in its French version {…}
https://operawire.com/teatro-alla-scala-to-stream-lamore-dei-tre-re/
The Teatro alla Scala is set to stream “L’amore dei tre re” on its LaScalatv platform. The stream will take place on Nov. 11 and will star Evgeny Stavinsky, Roman Burdenko, Giorgio Berrugi, Giorgio Misseri, Andrea Tanzillo, Chiara Isotton, and Fan Zhou. Pinchas Steinberg conducts the new production by Àlex Ollé / La Fura dels Baus. “L’amore dei tre re,” features {…}
https://operawire.com/teatro-alla-scala-2022-23-review-li-zite-ngalera/
(Photo: Brescia & Amisano) One of the more eye-catching works of Teatro La Scala’s current season is Leonardo Vinci’s “Li Zite Ngalera,” which has just finished a run of five performances. Vinci was born between 1690 and 1696 in Italy’s Calabria region but was dead by 1730, possibly poisoned by a jealous husband. Yet during his short life, he was {…}
https://operawire.com/riccardo-frizza-daniela-barcelona-juan-jesus-rodriguez-win-big-at-tutto-verdi-international-awards/
(Credit: E.-Moreno-Esquibel) The Tutto Verdi International Awards has announced its 2023 winners. Taking home the prize for best conductor was Riccardo Frizza. Best Stage Direction went to Emilio Sagi while Daniela Barcelona won for Best Female singer for her work in “Il Trovatore.” Best Male singer went to Juan Jesús Rodríguez. Pier Luigi Pizzi was given an award for {…}
https://operawire.com/bilbao-opera-to-present-tutto-verdi-awards/
On April 17, the Teatro Arriaga will showcase the Tutto Verdi International Awards and Gala recital. The ceremony will be presented by Iñaki Gabilondo, one of the most popular journalists in the country, and Udane Goikoetxea, an investigative journalist. The ceremony will award eight categories and will recognize institutions and people who have helped develop Tutto Verdi at the ABAO {…}