On Saturday, September 7th, I had the pleasure of attending La Traviata at the Royal Opera House in London, a production that has become something of a classic at this…
Ermonela Jaho
Ermonela Jaho is an Albanian soprano, renowned for her intense emotional expression and passionate portrayal of operatic heroines. Born in Tirana, Ermonela showed an early interest in music. She began…
AIDA 1913 |Â Arena di Verona Festival
The anticipation had been building for monthsâthree long months, to be exactâbefore the night of August 10th, 2024, arrived, marking the premiere of Aida 1913 at the Arena di Verona….
TOSCA |Â Arena di Verona Festival
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…
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,…