Q&A in italianoWhen did you start singing? When I was 13 or 14 I started singing Georgian and Russian folk songs with my sister who was played the piano.Why did you start singing? My father used to sing in a folk chorus, but not as a professional singer, it was just a hobby for him. But in my father’s family singing was a tradition, and therefore in our family … [Read more...] about George Gagnidze answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
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Bolle’s Boléro: Roberto Bolle at La Scala performs Béjart’s intoxicating rite for the first time
I certainly wasn’t the only one to have doubts when Roberto Bolle announced his intention to climb onto Béjart’s red table. Facebook was abuzz with comments from puzzled ballet fans who couldn’t see him as La Mélodie. Even now, after his run of performances of Boléro, many hold on to that view.How delighted I was to be proved wrong (not that I had voiced my doubts, I may add) … [Read more...] about Bolle’s Boléro: Roberto Bolle at La Scala performs Béjart’s intoxicating rite for the first time
Lucas Meachem answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&AWhen did you start singing? There’s not a time I don’t remember singing in some capacity.Why did you start singing? I have a need to perform and to share my love of music with others.Which singer inspired you most when you were young? Luciano Pavarotti.Which singer do you most admire? Bryn Terfel.What’s your favourite role? The Barber of Seville.What role … [Read more...] about Lucas Meachem answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
A first look at La Scala’s new Andrea Chénier with Yusif Eyvazov, Anna Netrebko and Luca Salsi
Andrea Chénier is the opera to open the new season at Teatro alla Scala on 7 December 2017. Here we present the first images of the opera which stars Yusif Eyvazov in the title role, Anna Netrebko is Maddalena di Coigny, and Luca Salsi plays Gérard.The production is directed by Mario Martone with sets by Margherita Palli and costumes by Ursula Patzak, and the first night … [Read more...] about A first look at La Scala’s new Andrea Chénier with Yusif Eyvazov, Anna Netrebko and Luca Salsi
Stunning photos from La Scala archives celebrate Raina Kabaivanska’s return to the theatre
As part of the Great Voices at La Scala series, Raina Kabaivanska will be interviewed Sabino Lenoci and Giancarlo Landini of Italy’s L’Opera magazine in the theatre at 4pm, Saturday 4 November.After the success of Puccini’s Tabarro in 1959 with Piero Cappuccilli at Vercelli’s Teatro Civico, Kabaivanska started out on her triumphant international career.Her … [Read more...] about Stunning photos from La Scala archives celebrate Raina Kabaivanska’s return to the theatre