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Luca Salsi breathes life into Abbado's minimalist Simon Boccanegra
Generational shifts as La Scala presents a new production of Simon Boccanegra by Daniele Abbado (son of Claudio), conducted by Lorenzo Viotti (son of Marcello).
Florence's finest: Teatro del Maggio's compelling new Don Carlo
Five highly dissatisfied lead characters find only disastrous or ambiguous outcomes. Yet there are few greater operas than this.
Even more cynical than Così! A new Turco in Italia at La Scala
Diego Fasolis conducts a great cast, led by Alex Esposito and Rosa Feola in a new production of Rossini’s masterpiece by Roberto Andò.
Faust au Bolshoï, une Damnation plus expressive que moralisante
Pour clôturer la saison, le théâtre du Bolshoï donne sa version de la Damnation de Faust de Berlioz, avec la complicité du metteur en scène allemand Peter Stein. Version respectueuse du livret et de la partition, qui cherche la beauté et la force expressive avant tout.
Erwin Schrott makes his Budapest debut as Don Giovanni
Erwin Schrott seduces the Budapest audience with smiles, but Zerlina steals the show in Budapest.
A Verdian feast in La Scala's full fat Aida
With elegant sets and superlative musicianship, Verdi came to life in the House where he is revered most. This musical feast will have us licking our lips for some time yet.