If I had to choose one highlight of my operatic year in 2024, it would undoubtedly be the performance of Tosca I witnessed at the Verona Arena. This evening was…
CARMEN |Â Arena di Verona Festival
The 101st edition of the Verona Arena Festival is a testament to the enduring legacy of one of the most prestigious opera festivals in the world. Since its inception in…
DON GIOVANNI | Salzburger Festspiele
A whimsical director, a vibrant conductor, and a cast of exceptional depth come together for a performance of Don Giovanni at the Salzburg FestspieleâAccording to Wagner, the “opera of all…
LA CLEMENZA DI TITO | Salzburger Festspiele
Mozart: The First Romantic? The Last Baroque? “La Clemenza di Tito” may not be among the most renowned or frequently performed operas, yet it remains a fascinating piece in the…
Pene Pati
Tenor Pene Pati is revered for his âextraordinary gift for producing a golden thread of sound that can swell without strain to magnificenceâ (The Telegraph) and instantly recognisable by his…
Adam Smith
Hailed as the âtenor that the whole opera world is talking aboutâ (Marie Claire) and a ârevelationâ (Bachtrack), Adam Smith is known for his voice that âoverflows with dramatic conviction…
Anna Pirozzi
For the last decade soprano Anna Pirozzi has established herself as the leading Italian dramatic soprano today. Shortly after making her debut in 2012 at the Teatro Regio in Turin…
TOSCA | ChorĂ©gies d’Orange
This year’s production of Tosca was presented in a concert format, marking the closing night of the 2024 season at the ChorĂ©gies d’Orange. It was a memorable evening, as always,…
MADAMA BUTTERFLY |Â Aix en Provence
The performance of Madama Butterfly at the Aix-en-Provence Festival on July 19th was nothing short of a great evening. This renowned festival, with a rich history dating back to its…