Teatro alla Scala 2024-25 Review: Il cappello di paglia di Firenze

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(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 {…}

News, Streaming

Teatro Alla Scala to Stream ‘Il cappello di paglia di Firenze’

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(Credits: Brescia e Amisano) The Teatro alla Scala is set to stream its production of Nino Rota’s “Il cappello di paglia di Firenze” on its streaming platform LaScalaTV. The company will stream the opera on Sept. 10 at 19:45 CEST and the recording will be available on the platform until Sept. 17, 2024. The production will star students from the {…}

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Leyla Gencer Voice Competition Announces 2024 Winners

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The 10th Leyla Gencer Voice Competition in Istanbul, Turkey has announced its 2024 winners. The first prize was awarded to Chinese bass HuanHong Li, while the second prize was awarded to Turkish soprano Nazlıcan Karakaş. Finally, the third prize was awarded to Ukrainian soprano Maria Knihnytska. Karakaş was also awarded the Leyla Gencer People’s Award and the La Scala Theatre {…}

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Teatro alla Scala Announces Cast Change for ‘Guillaume Tell’

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The Teatro alla Scala has announced a cast change for its production of Rossini’s “Guillaume Tell.” The company said, “We inform you that the role of Mathilde in ‘Guillaume Tell’ is entrusted to Salome Jicia instead of Marina Rebeka, forced to withdraw from the production due to health reasons.” Jicia has performed worldwide including Poland, Georgia, and Berlin as well {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Teatro alla Scala 2023-24 Review: Don Carlo

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(Credit: Brescia e Amisano ©Teatro alla Scala) The Teatro alla Scala’s opening night production is always a major event. But this year’s “Don Carlo” had particular high expectations to fulfill. The major reason for this was undoubtedly the A-list cast, headlined by two of the world’s most famous divas Anna Netrebko and Elīna Garanča. But they were also flanked by {…}

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Teatro alla Scala Announces New Cast Change for ‘Don Carlo’

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The Teatro alla Scala has announced a cast change for its production of Verdi’s “Don Carlo.” The company said, “We inform you that Ain Anger (The Grand Inquisitor), indisposed during the rehearsals, has to withdraw from the production of ‘Don Carlo’ due to his prolonged convalescence.” It added, “La Scala thanks Jongmin Park, already involved in the role of the {…}

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Teatro alla Scala 2024-25 Review: Il cappello di paglia di Firenze

Teatro Alla Scala to Stream ‘Il cappello di paglia di Firenze’

Leyla Gencer Voice Competition Announces 2024 Winners

Teatro alla Scala Announces Cast Change for ‘Guillaume Tell’

Teatro alla Scala 2023-24 Review: Don Carlo

Teatro alla Scala Announces New Cast Change for ‘Don Carlo’