• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • HOME
  • POPULAR POSTS
    • DANCE
    • MUSIC & OPERA
    • PHOTOGRAPHY
  • QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
    • DANCERS
    • SINGERS
  • MY PHOTOS
  • CONTACT
gramilano logo

Gramilano

- dance, opera, photography...

Salzburg Festival

[Interview] Rolando Villazón: My enemy was anxiety.

4 August 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Rolando Villazón, photo Monika Höfler

Rolando Villazón works now as a writer, an artistic director, and director, with singing talking a secondary role. “My enemy was anxiety, fragility, and a lack of confidence. It's not a question of … [Read more...] about [Interview] Rolando Villazón: My enemy was anxiety.

Free streaming of a new performance of Così fan tutte from La Scala

22 January 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Così fan tutte, photo by Brescia e Amisano © Teatro alla Scala - 05

On Saturday 23 January, Mozart's Così fan tutte will be streamed from Teatro alla Scala, Milan. Since the 28 December, La Scala has been rehearsing Così fan tutte for a recording in the theatre … [Read more...] about Free streaming of a new performance of Così fan tutte from La Scala

Tides of Memory: a film by Luisa Mariani inspired by William Kentridge

26 June 2020 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Luisa Mariani

As the 2020 edition of the International New York Film Festival comes to a close, an Italian entry stands out called Tides of Memory, inspired by an encounter with William Kentridge and his … [Read more...] about Tides of Memory: a film by Luisa Mariani inspired by William Kentridge

Hui He answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition

9 October 2019 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Hui He at the close of a concert

When did you start singing? I always loved to sing since I was a child. I sang on every occasion, also during public events at school, where my maths teacher heard me and advised me to take singing … [Read more...] about Hui He answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition

Bartoli steps in as Villazón withdraws from closing gala at Salzburg Festival

23 May 2018 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Cecilia Bartoli and the Staatskapelle Berlin, © Salzburger Festspiele, Marco Borrelli

The closing gala concert at Salzburg’s Whitsun Festival was to have featured the Festival’s director, Cecilia Bartoli, together with tenors Jonas Kaufmann and Rolando Villazón, and the Staatskapelle … [Read more...] about Bartoli steps in as Villazón withdraws from closing gala at Salzburg Festival

Sneak preview: Hänsel and Gretel at La Scala, Milan

2 September 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Hänsel and Gretel, photos by Brescia and Amisano, Teatro alla Scala 04

Tonight, a new productions of Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hänsel and Gretel opens in Milan at Teatro alla Scala. The cast features opera students from La Scala’s prestigious Academy. This, however, is … [Read more...] about Sneak preview: Hänsel and Gretel at La Scala, Milan

La Scala, Milan: Opera and Recital Season 2017 – 2018

31 May 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Riccardo Chailly, photo by Brescia e Amisano, 2017

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

14 minutes of applause for Anna Netrebko at La Scala in La traviata [interview and photos]

12 March 2017 by Gramilano 8 Comments

La traviata with Anna Netrebko, Francesco Meli and Leo Nucci © Teatro alla Scala, Amisano e Brescia, 2017 06

Anna Netrebko has returned to La Scala to sing Violetta as she sings ‘addio’ to the role. She will sing in a Traviata once more in Paris next February, and then that’s it for the curvy Russian and the … [Read more...] about 14 minutes of applause for Anna Netrebko at La Scala in La traviata [interview and photos]

Giovanna d’Arco – the background of La Scala’s latest production

6 December 2015 by Gramilano 11 Comments

On 7 December 2015, La Scala’s 2015-2016 Season opens with Giuseppe Verdi’s Giovanna d’Arco, which had its premiere at La Scala on 15 February 1845, but hasn’t been staged at the Milanese theatre … [Read more...] about Giovanna d’Arco – the background of La Scala’s latest production

Luca Ronconi, Italian director of theatre and opera, dies at 81

22 February 2015 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Italian director Luca Ronconi died yesterday evening in the Policlinico in Milan after a short illness. His health had been poor over the last years, he was on dialysis, and was complicated by … [Read more...] about Luca Ronconi, Italian director of theatre and opera, dies at 81

Franco Fagioli answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition

23 October 2014 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

franco fagioli © thibault stipal, 2014

Q&A When 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? ABBA. Which singer do you … [Read more...] about Franco Fagioli answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition

Damiano Michieletto directs three Salzburg operas in consecutive seasons

19 August 2014 by Gramilano 3 Comments

On 21 August, Italian director Damiano Michieletto will become the first Italian to stage operas on three consecutive years at the Salzburg Festival. After the success of his La Cenerentola at the … [Read more...] about Damiano Michieletto directs three Salzburg operas in consecutive seasons

Medici.tv gives free access to their entire catalogue on World Music Day

17 June 2014 by Gramilano 2 Comments

World Music Day is a connected set of free public events which takes place each year on the 21st June, midsummer's day; it's also my birthday, but I don't think that's why it was chosen. Last year … [Read more...] about Medici.tv gives free access to their entire catalogue on World Music Day

Pereira can stay for one season at La Scala: Salburg/Scala letters are published

15 May 2014 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Milan Mayor, Giuliano Pisapia, who is head of the Board of Directors at La Scala, announced today that they were offering Alexander Pereira only a year's contract as sovrintendente of Milan's Opera … [Read more...] about Pereira can stay for one season at La Scala: Salburg/Scala letters are published

Pereira’s future at La Scala in doubt, but the budget is in order

12 May 2014 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

After a meeting this morning of La Scala's board of directors, the future of Alexander Pereira at Milan's Opera House remains uncertain. Within a week we will make our decision, said Giuliano … [Read more...] about Pereira’s future at La Scala in doubt, but the budget is in order

La Scala’s new boss, Alexander Pereira, clears his name

13 April 2014 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Italian opera buffs, Milan's Mayor and La Repubblica newspaper were angry and amazed when news from Austria revealed that the Salzburg Festival's current director, Alexander Pereira, was selling seven … [Read more...] about La Scala’s new boss, Alexander Pereira, clears his name

Storm as La Scala’s new boss buys seven of his own Salzburg productions for Milan

12 April 2014 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The new sovrintendente at La Scala, Alexander Pereira, has bought for his first season with the Milanese theatre, seven productions from the Salzburg Festival, where he is currently playing out his … [Read more...] about Storm as La Scala’s new boss buys seven of his own Salzburg productions for Milan

Alexander Pereira brings Al Gore and an 88-year-old Hungarian to La Scala

24 March 2014 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The next season at La Scala will see not only new faces in the offices and in the pit - Sovrintendente Alexander Pereira and Musical Director Riccardo Chailly - but also a new direction in the … [Read more...] about Alexander Pereira brings Al Gore and an 88-year-old Hungarian to La Scala

New records set at Cecilia Bartoli’s Whitsun Festival in Salzburg

22 May 2013 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

A new record for visitors and revenue has been set at Salzburg's Whitsun Festival. The Festival, which ran from 17-20 May, boasted 13,450 visitors from 43 countries, who spent 1.3 million Euros in … [Read more...] about New records set at Cecilia Bartoli’s Whitsun Festival in Salzburg

Great conductor Wolfgang Sawallisch dies at 89

24 February 2013 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The conductor Wolfgang Sawallisch died yesterday, 23 February 2013, at the age of 89. He was born in Munich on 26 August 1923. Success came immediately, and he become the youngest conductor to … [Read more...] about Great conductor Wolfgang Sawallisch dies at 89

Soprano Sena Jurinac dies at 90

23 November 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Sena Jurinac has died in southern Germany at age 90. The Vienna State Opera confirmed the death today, saying it is mourning the loss of a “legendary artist who shaped not only the Vienna State … [Read more...] about Soprano Sena Jurinac dies at 90

The opera world’s Angelina Jolie, Nino Machaidze: It’s useless to be nervous

5 November 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Nino Machaidze, the 28-year-old soprano from Georgia, graduate of Milan's Teatro alla Scala Academia, is in Los Angeles with Romeo and Juliet which is boomeranging her around the world's opera houses … [Read more...] about The opera world’s Angelina Jolie, Nino Machaidze: It’s useless to be nervous

After 40 years Riccardo Muti says goodbye to Salzburg

27 July 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Riccardo Muti has decided to stop conducting opera at the Salzburg Festival, he told an Austrian magazine ahead of his 70th birthday on Thursday. Muti has regularly appeared at the prestigious … [Read more...] about After 40 years Riccardo Muti says goodbye to Salzburg

Robin Ticciati is next Glyndebourne music director

1 July 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

British conductor Robin Ticciati is to become Glyndebourne Festival music director from January 2014. The 28-year-old will take over from Vladimir Jurowski, who in 2001, aged 29, became the festival's … [Read more...] about Robin Ticciati is next Glyndebourne music director

Primary Sidebar

SUBSCRIBE

Gramilano newsletter 2019

CATEGORIES

FOLLOW

  • 21,000 Subscribers
  • 22,866 Followers
  • 235k Followers
  • 602 Subscribers
  • 3,417 Followers
  • 20,023 Followers

NEWS

New York City Ballet 2023 Spring Season is announced

Principal Brandon Lawrence to leave Birmingham Royal Ballet to join Ballett Zürich

Two new opera recordings to be released by Warner Classics/Erato

Four new Principal dancers for New York City Ballet

LaScalaTv, La Scala’s new streaming platform, is now live

Royal Ballet principal dancer Laura Morera to retire

Pam Tanowitz’s Secret Things, her second world premiere for The Royal Ballet this season

Prix de Lausanne 2023 – the full lineup

Principal dancer Jared Angle to give final performance with NYCB

The Australian Ballet will tour to the Royal Opera House in August 2023

FEATURED POSTS

António Casalinho, photo by Nikita Alba crop

António Casalinho – Introducing the 17-year-old Portuguese Dancer

Renata Scotto with Maria Callas

Renata Scotto vs Maria Callas – the 1970 fight at La Scala

In and Out: Bolle, Gomes, Stiefel – how easy is it to be an openly gay ballet dancer?

Lauren Cuthbertson by Clive Barda

Interview with The Royal Ballet’s Lauren Cuthbertson – so much passion

Dance injuries from the ballet dancer’s point of view: top stars share their experiences

Yasmine Naghdi in rehearsal for Tarantella, The Royal Ballet © 2017 ROH. Photograph by Bill Cooper

[Interview] The Royal Ballet’s Yasmine Naghdi: a time to reflect

Joyce DiDonato answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition

Coppélia with Vadim Muntagirov and Marianela Nunez, photo by Bill Cooper ROH

Interview: The Royal Ballet’s Ballet Master, Christopher Carr, on mounting Coppélia, the company’s dancers and technique

Nunez headshot cropped

In conversation with Marianela Nuñez

Francesco Gabriele Frola. Photo By Karolina Kuras, 2016 01

Meet Francesco Gabriele Frola — National Ballet of Canada and English National Ballet’s new Principal Dancer

GRAHAM SPICER

Writer, director and photographer in Milan, blogging (under the name ‘Gramilano’) about dance, opera, music and photography for people who are a bit like me and like some of the things I like. I was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. My scribblings have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times. I write the ‘Danza in Italia’ column for Dancing Times magazine.

You can find me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or follow my Facebook page.

Referred-to-by

SEARCH

Copyright © 2023 · Gramilano · All rights reserved

about me · contact me · privacy and cookies

Would you like to receive an email whenever we publish a new post?

SUBSCRIBE