French countertenor Philippe Jaroussky explores the arias of Francesco Cavalli on his new album Ombra mai fu, which was released digitally on 8 March and physically on CD and vinyl on 22 March.Why Cavalli? Jaroussky says,Beyond the great musical interest that Cavalli offers, his operas are notable for their richness and modernity, and for the diversity and complexity of … [Read more...] about Countertenor Philippe Jaroussky talks about his new album “Ombra mai fu”
Philippe Jaroussky
La Scala, Milan: Opera and Recital Season 2018 – 2019
OPERA SEASON 2018 - 2019La 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 Italian repertoire, continuing with the cycle of works of Verdi, Puccini, Verismo (which will return in 2020 with Giordano’s Fedora and Montemezzi’s L’amore dei tre re), and the … [Read more...] about La Scala, Milan: Opera and Recital Season 2018 – 2019
Cecilia Bartoli Baroque Project announced at La Scala – Giulio Cesare, Semele, Ariodante
Today, La Scala announced a project to widen the knowledge and appreciation of Baroque music, in a country that has produced so much, yet now often overlooks a genre that is booming in other parts of the world.Cecilia Bartoli — who made a guest appearance last night at the end of Javier Camarena’s Italian debut concert as part of the Pavia Sacred Music Festival— will be … [Read more...] about Cecilia Bartoli Baroque Project announced at La Scala – Giulio Cesare, Semele, Ariodante
Franco Fagioli answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Q&AWhen did you start singing? I don't remember exactly when…Why did you start singing? Because it felt good.Which singers inspired you most when you were young? ABBAWhich singer do you most admire? The great mezzosopranos.What’s your favourite role? There is not a favourite, I love them when I am doing them.What role have you never played but … [Read more...] about Franco Fagioli answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition
Cats are flying out of bags as the secrets of Bartoli’s new album come to light
It is suitably apt that moles, defectors and double agents have been lurking waiting to destabilise Decca's secret project.So the new Cecilia Bartoli album, Mission, will be released on October 2. The tracklist is as follows:1. "Schiere invitte, non tardate" (da Alarico il Baltha) 2. "Ogni core può sperar" (da Servio Tullio) 3. "Ove son? Chi m'aita? In mezzo … [Read more...] about Cats are flying out of bags as the secrets of Bartoli’s new album come to light