The 2023-2024 Opera Season of the Teatro alla Scala will present 14 productions, 10 of which are new: 2 operas by Giuseppe Verdi and 2 by Giacomo Puccini, and one opera each by Antonio Cesti, Luigi … [Read more...] about La Scala Opera Season 2023-2024
Michele Mariotti
Rome Opera Season 2022-2023
The Rome Opera season has been announced with nine programmes to be staged during 2022-2023. Dialogues des Carmélites according to Emma Dante live on Rai5 and Radio3 On Sunday 27 November 2022, … [Read more...] about Rome Opera Season 2022-2023
Rome Opera House will stream a free concert conducted by Michele Mariotti tonight
Tonight, at 7 pm (19.00 CET), the Rome Opera House will stream a concert conducted by Michele Mariotti on its YouTube channel free of charge. The programme includes the "Dance of the Blessed … [Read more...] about Rome Opera House will stream a free concert conducted by Michele Mariotti tonight
La Scala’s festive programming with televised and streamed events
Calendar of Events Monday 14 December at 8pm – Teatro alla Scala website and Facebook and YouTube pagesRecitalSabine Devieilhe, sopranoAlexandre Tharaud, pianoDebussy, Fauré, Poulenc, … [Read more...] about La Scala’s festive programming with televised and streamed events
[VIDEO] La Scala’s latest interviews with Roberto Bolle and Juan Diego Flórez
Milan’s La Scala may be closed, but the theatre’s Digital Department is still working hard. Five weeks ago, Dominique Meyer, the theatre’s new intendant, started a series of interviews with artists … [Read more...] about [VIDEO] La Scala’s latest interviews with Roberto Bolle and Juan Diego Flórez
Verdi’s I masnadieri at La Scala is dark and wonderful in David McVicar’s exciting production
David McVicar’s new production of I masnadieri (The Robbers) for La Scala features a monumental set by Charles Edwards which is modified during the opera, but largely remains the same, so there is a … [Read more...] about Verdi’s I masnadieri at La Scala is dark and wonderful in David McVicar’s exciting production
La Scala, Milan: Opera and Recital Season 2018 – 2019
OPERA SEASON 2018 - 2019 La Scala announced its 2018-2019 Opera season today with 15 titles, nine of which are new productions, and two are La Scala premieres. At the heart of the season remains the … [Read more...] about La Scala, Milan: Opera and Recital Season 2018 – 2019
Maria José Siri answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&A in italiano When did you start singing? I started as a young girl… for as long as I can remember. Why did you start singing? I started by accident. I was supposed to go to my saxophone … [Read more...] about Maria José Siri answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Franco Vassallo answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&A in italiano When did you start singing? When I was 11 to a disc of Rigoletto with Gobbi, Callas and Di Stefano; a blanket on my shoulder and an umbrella served as my cloak and … [Read more...] about Franco Vassallo answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
La Scala, Milan: Opera and Recital Season 2017 – 2018
A pleasing new season at La Scala seems to tick all the right boxes, with half the programming dedicated to the Italian repertoire, some rarities, important international operas and a world premiere. … [Read more...] about La Scala, Milan: Opera and Recital Season 2017 – 2018
La Scala soprano forced to renounce opening night and broadcast of new production
La Scala hasn't had it easy over the last few months with cast changes for both the opera and the ballet: Cecilia Bartoli's concert to close the Expo season in October was annulled on the day; Carlos … [Read more...] about La Scala soprano forced to renounce opening night and broadcast of new production
Anna Pirozzi answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&A in italiano When did you start singing? Opera at 25… Pop music at 16 Why did you start singing? It was love at first sight. Which singer inspired you most when you were … [Read more...] about Anna Pirozzi answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition