Yesterday, after 199 days, La Scala reopened its doors to the public with a concert by its Orchestra and Chorus. 500 spectators (normal capacity, 2,000) occupied the boxes and galleries with the … [Read more...] about Concert to mark 75th anniversary of La Scala’s reopening [streaming]
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A new building and new patron (Giorgio Armani) for La Scala
A new patron The Armani Group will become a new corporate patron of Teatro alla Scala. The theatre became a Foundation in 1997 and Giorgio Armani was one of the first to support the Foundation when … [Read more...] about A new building and new patron (Giorgio Armani) for La Scala
The 6th New York Opera Fest gets underway
Under difficult circumstances, the New York Opera Fest celebrates its sixth season during May and June 2021. Both virtual and in-person performances are planned by the 20+ local, New York … [Read more...] about The 6th New York Opera Fest gets underway
Mezzo-soprano Christa Ludwig has died at 93
The German opera singer Christa Ludwig, died on Saturday 24 April at the age of 93 in Klosterneuburg, Austria, where she lived. Blessed with infallible vocal means and musical intelligence, she was a … [Read more...] about Mezzo-soprano Christa Ludwig has died at 93
Italian singer Milva has died at 81 – a career from pop to Berio
Yesterday, Italy lost one of its greatest singers of popular music, Milva, a singer who interpreted Brecht (working with Giorgio Strehler at Milan’s Piccolo Teatro), collaborated many times with Astor … [Read more...] about Italian singer Milva has died at 81 – a career from pop to Berio
La Scala’s push for greater gender equality
La Scala’s Indendant, Dominique Meyer, has chosen Susanna Mälkki to conduct the opera house’s orchestra for a free streamed concert on Friday 23 April at 20.00 CET. She will conduct a Strauss, Ravel … [Read more...] about La Scala’s push for greater gender equality
Gustavo Dudamel to become Music Director of The Paris Opera for six seasons
Today, The Paris Opera and its General Manager Alexander Neef confirmed rumours that Gustavo Dudamel will become the Music Director for six seasons from 1 August 2021. Neef said, I am extremely … [Read more...] about Gustavo Dudamel to become Music Director of The Paris Opera for six seasons
The Royal Opera and Ballet companies announce the full schedule for Spring/Summer 2021
The Royal Opera House will reopen its doors to the public on 17 May 2021. Public booking opens on 7 May at 10am (UK time). Online programming will continue, while La clemenza di Tito will be the … [Read more...] about The Royal Opera and Ballet companies announce the full schedule for Spring/Summer 2021
Aleksandra Kurzak sings Chopin – streaming from La Scala
On Sunday 11 April at 8pm CET the Polish soprano, Aleksandra Kurzak, accompanied by piano and viola, sings her compatriot's vocal compositions together with Chopin’s mazurkas transcribed by Pauline … [Read more...] about Aleksandra Kurzak sings Chopin – streaming from La Scala
Zubin Mehta reflects on a life in music on the eve of his 85th birthday
Zubin Mehta was rehearsing Così fan tutte in his beloved Florence, where he has collaborated for almost 60 years. I love this city, I am now part of the furniture. Intendent [Alexander] Pereira … [Read more...] about Zubin Mehta reflects on a life in music on the eve of his 85th birthday
Pappano to leave The Royal Opera and take over at the LSO
The Royal Opera House has confirmed that Antonio Pappano will continue as Music Director of The Royal Opera until the end of the 2023/24 Season, after which he will join the London Symphony Orchestra … [Read more...] about Pappano to leave The Royal Opera and take over at the LSO
The Royal Opera reveals plans for the 2021-2022 season
In the first complete season since 2019, The Royal Opera has announced its early plans for its 2021-2022 season. Detailed information will be announced on 1 June. The Live Cinema season and digital … [Read more...] about The Royal Opera reveals plans for the 2021-2022 season
Free streamed opera concert, live from La Scala in Milan
Nicola Luisotti will be on the podium for a free streamed opera concert from La Scala in Milan, on Wednesday 24 March at 8 pm CET, which will be broadcast live via Teatro alla Scala’s website, and … [Read more...] about Free streamed opera concert, live from La Scala in Milan
Despite the pandemic, Dudamel will conduct Otello in Barcelona with an audience
This will be the first staged opera conducted by Gustavo Dudamel in Spain, with a vocal line-up that includes Gregory Kunde and Jorge de León as Otello, Krassimira Stoyanova and Eleonora Buratto as … [Read more...] about Despite the pandemic, Dudamel will conduct Otello in Barcelona with an audience
Arena Opera Festival in Verona confirms the 2021 summer programme
The Arena Opera Festival has confirmed the dates, operas, and stellar casts as originally scheduled, starting with the return of Riccardo Muti, 41 years after his only appearance on the Arena’s … [Read more...] about Arena Opera Festival in Verona confirms the 2021 summer programme
Riccardo Chailly confirmed as La Scala’s Musical Director until 2025
La Scala's Board of Directors met today and accepted the proposal by Intendent and Artistic Director Dominique Meyer to extend Riccardo Chailly's engagement as Music Director until 2025. Chailly, … [Read more...] about Riccardo Chailly confirmed as La Scala’s Musical Director until 2025
Riccardo Chailly and Irina Brook bring Brecht and Weill back to La Scala
On March 18 at 8 pm CET, Riccardo Chailly conducts Die sieben Tosdsünden ("The Seven Deadly Sins") and Mahagonny Songspiel in a live-streamed performance from La Scala. The Kurt Weill double bill … [Read more...] about Riccardo Chailly and Irina Brook bring Brecht and Weill back to La Scala
Yo-Yo Ma gives a surprise concert after his second jab
Yo-Yo Ma brought his cello along to a vaccination centre in Massachusetts. Attending the Berkshire Community College for his second jab, he “wanted to give something back” and gave a 15-minute … [Read more...] about Yo-Yo Ma gives a surprise concert after his second jab
Free streaming of Così fan tutte with Riccardo Muti from Turin
Tonight, Thursday 11 March at 8pm CET the Teatro Regio in Turin streams Riccardo Muti (who is appearing for the first time at the theatre) conducting Così fan tutte. His daughter, Chiara Muti, is … [Read more...] about Free streaming of Così fan tutte with Riccardo Muti from Turin
The Royal Opera House reopens on 17 May
The Royal Opera House will reopen its doors to audiences on 17 May 2021, with a schedule of in-person performances from both The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera, brand new work available to stream … [Read more...] about The Royal Opera House reopens on 17 May
