Joseph Calleja on the genius of Puccini
“Everything you hear about me is true!” Joseph Calleja reflects on taking on the role of Cavaradossi as well as discussing other Puccini roles and the way his voice has developed.
Bryan Hymel on doing the verismo double
Hymel’s career-defining moment came in 2012 when he replaced Jonas Kaufmann a new production of Les Troyens. His career hasn't looked back since.
Ermonela Jaho on her heartbreaking soprano roles
Albanian soprano Ermonela Jaho is renowned for heartfelt performances as some of opera's most tortured soprano roles, especially Violetta in La traviata, the opera in which she sprang to fame in London when she jumped in for an indisposed Anna Netrebko.
Fact file
| Year of birth | 1858 |
| Year of death | 1924 |
| Nationality | Italy |
| Period | Romantic |
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NottinghamThe Hallé Christmas Concert with Stephen Bell and Noah Stewart, tenor
Coates, Rossini, Tchaikovsky, Donizetti, Prokofiev, Puccini, Bach, Lara, Traditional, Elfman, Styne, Martin, Anderson
The Hallé; Stephen Bell; Noah Stewart
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A diva debut: Anna Netrebko in recital at Carnegie Hall
Netrebko put together a potpourri showcasting her immense vocal gifts as well as her versatility.
Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi in Manchester double bill
In two equally impressive performances, students from the RNCM star in these two one-act operas.
A house debut to savour: Natalya Romaniw in ENO's Bohème
Jonathan Miller's production of La bohème is revived by ENO and features an important house debut.
Trittico's 100th anniversary and Domingo's 50th
All three operas in Puccini's triptych are strongly cast in this revival.
Drama in concert: Elder and the LPO in Puccini's Le Willis
Mark Elder and the LPO's performance of Puccini's Le Willis proved interesting and frustrating in equal measure, rescued by a star performance from Ermonela Jaho.