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…
TOSCA | Chorégies d’Orange
This year’s production of Tosca was presented in a concert format, marking the closing night of the 2024 season at the Chorégies d’Orange. It was a memorable evening, as always,…
MADAMA BUTTERFLY | 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…
IL TROVATORE | Staatsoper Stuttgart
One of the key elements of attending an opera as an enthusiast is the anticipation of a director’s vision when taking your seat in the hall. This curiosity, this eagerness…
TURANDOT – Teatro Alla Scala
After a not too successful “Rondine“, on the centenary of the death of Giacomo Puccini, La Scala theater stages the last work of the composer, Turandot, opera remained unfinished due…
IL TRITTICO | Teatro Regio di Torino
The Teatro Regio in Turino is the Puccini theater par excellence, where the world premieres of Manon Lescaut (1 February 1893) and Bohème (1 February 1896) took place. At the…
DON QUICHOTTE | Opera de Paris
Attending Don Quichotte at the Paris Opera was a paradoxical experience. Paradoxical because it is not the most well-known piece in the repertoire – especially for us Italian opera enthusiasts…
OTELLO | Teatro Dell’Opera Roma
On June 7th, I had the pleasure of attending Otello at the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma. This performance reminded me once again why I travel for opera, why I endure…
NORMA | Bayerische Staatsoper
Norma in Munich on June 2nd was one of those evenings that reminds you why you travel for opera, why you endure hours in transit for the privilege of experiencing…