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Vienna State Opera

[Interview] Conductor Henrik Nánási – immersing himself in the music

12 May 2023 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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The Hungarian conductor Henrik Nánási will be conducting Rusalka at the Bayerische Staatsoper from 14 May, but his international career, and wide-ranging repertoire, will soon see him taking off … [Read more...] about [Interview] Conductor Henrik Nánási – immersing himself in the music

Giulietta – a new programme of dance in Verona… where else?

29 July 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Rot und Schwarz - Eleonora Abbagnato and Michele Satriano - photo Graham Spicer 1

Giulietta is the title of a new evening of dance for the Italian summer, and where better to open the mini tour than in Giulietta’s hometown: Verona. One of the Juliets of the evening was played by … [Read more...] about Giulietta – a new programme of dance in Verona… where else?

Kevin Rhodes answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… conductors’ edition

25 February 2022 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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When did you start playing an instrument? I was seven when I started piano lessons. I started to lead some musical theatre productions from the piano with a four-person combo when I was 14, also … [Read more...] about Kevin Rhodes answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… conductors’ edition

Mezzo-soprano Christa Ludwig has died at 93

25 April 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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The German opera singer Christa Ludwig, died on Saturday 24 April at the age of 93 in Klosterneuburg, Austria, where she lived. Blessed with infallible vocal means and musical intelligence, she was a … [Read more...] about Mezzo-soprano Christa Ludwig has died at 93

Free streaming of Così fan tutte with Riccardo Muti from Turin

11 March 2021 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Riccardo Muti © Todd Rosenberg Photography, by courtesy of riccardomutimusic.com

Tonight, Thursday 11 March at 8pm CET the Teatro Regio in Turin streams Riccardo Muti (who is appearing for the first time at the theatre) conducting Così fan tutte. His daughter, Chiara Muti, is … [Read more...] about Free streaming of Così fan tutte with Riccardo Muti from Turin

Bella Ratchinskaia and Manuel Legris talk about the abuse allegations at Vienna State Opera’s Ballet Academy

4 May 2019 by Gramilano 2 Comments

Bella Ratchinskaia

Accusations of abuse at Vienna State Opera’s Ballet Academy quickly travelled the world, from The Guardian to the New York Times which began its article with, The Vienna State Opera’s ballet academy … [Read more...] about Bella Ratchinskaia and Manuel Legris talk about the abuse allegations at Vienna State Opera’s Ballet Academy

Maria José Siri answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition

15 November 2017 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

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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

Great Italian conductor Claudio Abbado dies at 80

20 January 2014 by Gramilano 3 Comments

Italian conductor Claudio Abbado, died this morning at the age of 80. He had been ill for several years, yet continued working until a couple of months ago. He was a greatly loved figure, with a big … [Read more...] about Great Italian conductor Claudio Abbado dies at 80

Mark S Doss answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition

21 March 2013 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Q&A When did you start singing?  I was in the 5th grade when the music teacher, Mrs Mapson, asked me to sing the Wells Fargo Wagon song from Music Man. She heard me sing it back to her and then … [Read more...] about Mark S Doss answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Singers’ Edition

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

Vienna Opera and La Scala exchange goes ahead tomorrow

8 September 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

A much-anticipated exchange between the Vienna Opera and Milan's Teatro alla Scala will go ahead despite earlier fears it might be cancelled because of a strike. Two unions at the Milan opera house … [Read more...] about Vienna Opera and La Scala exchange goes ahead tomorrow

Video of football fans and police interrupting mega-screen relay of Simon Boccanegra in Vienna

7 September 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Galatasaray football fans and police escort 'accidentally' interrupting a mega-screen relay of Simon Boccanegra in the square outside the Vienna State Opera. … [Read more...] about Video of football fans and police interrupting mega-screen relay of Simon Boccanegra in Vienna

Record first French season at Vienna Opera and Ballet

2 July 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The French reign at Vienna's venerable State Opera has kicked off with a bang, bringing in record revenues and attendance numbers in its very first season. With 331 opera, ballet and children's … [Read more...] about Record first French season at Vienna Opera and Ballet

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Graham Spicer is a writer, director and photographer based in Milan, aka ‘Gramilano’. He was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. His articles have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times. He wrote the ‘Danza in Italia’ column for Dancing Times magazine.

Since 2022, Gramilano is pleased to welcome guest authors: Alisa Alekseeva, Paul Arrowsmith, Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel, Jonathan Gray, Marina Harss, Matthew Paluch, Jann Parry, Graham Watts, and Deborah Weiss.

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