The Amici della Scala association (Friends of La Scala) are always ready to celebrate: maybe it's a question and answer session with Antonio Pappano, a talk by Placido Domingo, a presentation of one of the association's newly published books (they have an extensive collection) - whatever, evenings always finish with an upheld glass and the cutting of a cake. The occasion this … [Read more...] about Designer Luisa Spinatelli’s Le Corsaire team fêted in Milan
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Interview with Angela Gheorghiu on Draculina, Kaufmann, capriciousness and corruption
The autobiography of outspoken soprano Angela Gheorghiu — Angela Gheorghiu: A Life for Art — comes out in October. Her candidness will obviously make for fascinating reading. In an interview with the Corriere della sera she was as unbuttoned as ever.If I am the black sheep of my profession because I have my own opinions and I react to unkindness.The Romanian soprano has a … [Read more...] about Interview with Angela Gheorghiu on Draculina, Kaufmann, capriciousness and corruption
Daniela Barcellona collects Olivier Awards for Semiramide
Daniela Barcellona and Joyce DiDonato have won Olivier Awards for Best Achievement in Opera for their roles in The Royal Opera House's production of Semiramide.Semiramide was also the winner of Best New Opera Production at the annual award ceremony, this year held at the Royal Albert Hall.Barcellona accepted both of the awards on behalf of DiDonato who is rehearsing a new … [Read more...] about Daniela Barcellona collects Olivier Awards for Semiramide
#OperaPassion from the BBC with a live streaming day, events on TV and radio, and the V&A’s “Opera: Passion, Power and Politics”
Tony Hall, currently the Director-General of the BBC but previously the Chief Executive of the Royal Opera House from 2001 until 2013, is bringing his opera experience to broadcasting in a bold new collaborative project.Across the season, which starts on 30 September, the BBC will work with 12 UK partners, including major cultural organisations and leading opera companies, … [Read more...] about #OperaPassion from the BBC with a live streaming day, events on TV and radio, and the V&A’s “Opera: Passion, Power and Politics”
Cecilia Bartoli and Antonio Pappano in conversation and concert in Rome
Cecilia Bartoli and Antonio Pappano celebrated Mozart’s 261st birthday with a concert in Rome. Pappano was conducting his orchestra and chorus of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia at the Parco della Musica auditorium, which is Bartoli’s choice venue on the few occasions when she sings in her home town.ANSA wrote that, Mozart couldn’t have been given a more … [Read more...] about Cecilia Bartoli and Antonio Pappano in conversation and concert in Rome
ROYAL OPERA SEASON 2016 – 2017: theatre, cinema and radio
All the details of the 2016-2017 Opera Season at London's Royal Opera House:skip to section:ROYAL OPERA 2016-2017 SEASON - IN BRIEFTHE ROYAL OPERA 2016-2017 SEASONTHE ROYAL OPERA SEASON 2016-2017 - IN FULLBBC RADIO 3 AT THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSEROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE CINEMA SEASON ROYAL OPERA 2016-2017 SEASON - IN BRIEFAntonio Pappano renews … [Read more...] about ROYAL OPERA SEASON 2016 – 2017: theatre, cinema and radio
Carlo Colombara answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&A in italianoWhen did you start singing? When I was 21.Why did you start singing? For fun.Which singer inspired you most when you were young? Ettore Bastianini.Which singer do you most admire? Boris Christoff.What’s your favourite role? Boris Godunov.What role have you never played but would have liked to? Massenet’s Don … [Read more...] about Carlo Colombara answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Marco Berti answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&A in italiano When did you start singing? More or less I’ve always sung. First at my local church, then one day my cousin, who sung Ave Marie for weddings, gave me the chance to try and I did. Since then I’ve never stopped.Why did you start singing? Like almost all singers, for passion, because I love opera. I come from a very humble family but there was always … [Read more...] about Marco Berti answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
The Royal Opera and Ballet in Cinema 2015-2016
Romeo and Juliet, 22 September at 7.15pm The Royal Ballet By Kenneth MacMillan Music: Sergey ProkofievLe nozze di Figaro, 5 October at 6.45pm The Royal Opera Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Dir: David McVicar Cond: Ivor Bolton Cast includes Erwin Schrott and Anita HartigViscera / Afternoon of a Faun / Tchaikovsky pas de deux / Carmen, 12 November at 7.15pm The Royal … [Read more...] about The Royal Opera and Ballet in Cinema 2015-2016
Ian Bostridge sings Schubert: 3 song cycles in 3CD set
Ian Bostridge, one of the leading Schubert tenors of his generation, has just published a book on the composer's Winterreise song cycle. Winter Journey: The Anatomy of an Obsession is an insightful and deeply personal exploration of what the he calls "an indispensable work of art that should be as much a part of our common experience as the poetry of Shakespeare and Dante, the … [Read more...] about Ian Bostridge sings Schubert: 3 song cycles in 3CD set