I talked with Annalisa Stroppa, one of the world's most sought-after mezzosopranos, as she was finishing a run as Carmen at Genoa's Teatro Carlo Felice. She's an attractive woman with a sunny … [Read more...] about Interview: Annalisa Stroppa on her God-given voice – the joy, responsibility, emotion… and gratitude.
Myung-Whun Chung
La Scala presents its Opera Season 2025-2026
The Opera Season 2025-2026 opens with a harsh, stark opera that “assaults the viewer, tightening them in a knot of violence and despair”. Written by Shostakovich in 1934 and inspired by Leskov’s … [Read more...] about La Scala presents its Opera Season 2025-2026
Myung-Whun Chung to be new Music Director at La Scala
La Scala’s CEO, Fortunato Ortombina, has announced that Myung-Whun Chung will be the successor of Riccardo Chailly as Music Director of Teatro alla Scala. Chung's tenure will run from the end of … [Read more...] about Myung-Whun Chung to be new Music Director at La Scala