Lilly Jørstad – La Scala's Rosina – kicked out after last performance
Lilly Jørstad – Esito collegi docenti Academia di Canto 2014-2015 The mezzo-soprano Lilly Jørstad, who has just completed a triumphant run…
Talents young and old(er) for La Scala's Barber of Seville
Lilly Jorstad as Rosina in Il barbiere di Siviglia – Brescia-Amisano, Teatro alla Scala Lilly Jorstad. Note the name. You'll be…
Overwhelming applause for Gruberova and her queens at La Scala
Edita Gruberova – The Three Queens – La Scala 2015 You shouldn't reveal a lady's age, they say, but how can I…
Vittorio Grigolo jokes “I'm a sex addict”
In an interview with Italy's Vanity Fair, the always outspoken tenor, Vittorio Grigolo, responded to journalist Sara Faillaci's question, “Is sex important for you?” with,…
Maria Callas' Annina returns to sing the same role after sixty years
Luisa Mandelli with Maria Callas in La traviata, 1955 Luisa Mandelli, who played Annina in Luchino Visconti's La traviata at La…
Barbara Frittoli answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers' Edition
Q&A in italiano A selfie with piano When did you start singing? From what I remember I've always sung: when I…
Angela Gheorghiu reveals Alagna's pathological jealousy of Kaufmann
Angela Gheorghiu and Jeff Cohen 2014 I'm in love and happy. His name's Mihai Ciortea and he's Romanian like me. He's…
How much are singers, conductors and directors paid?
Cecilia Bartoli at the end of a Sacrificium concert Italy's Classic Voice magazine has published a list of the current maximum fees…
Happy 80th Birthday Mirella Freni… from La Scala – in photos and video
Alexander Pereira says that for a day the theatre will be La Freni di Milano Mirella Freni is eighty, and to…
Alexander Pereira's partner Daniela de Souza on Zara and Wagner
The 27 year-old partner of the new Sovrintendente at La Scala (Alexander Pereira, 66) has left her first interview with Italy's Chi magazine. Daniela de Souza…
