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Desdemona a victim? Never!
A much-anticipated new production of Verdi’s Otello has opened the season at New York’s Metropolitan Opera. It’s a lavish show full of excitementA much-anticipated new production of Verdi’s Otello has opened the season at New York’s Metropolitan Opera. It’s a lavish show full of excitement
Mutual respect makes sweet music
Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin talked to Musica about conducting the Metropolitan Opera orchestra in “Otello”.Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin talked to Musica about conducting the Metropolitan Opera orchestra in “Otello”.
Placido Domingo enlightens in dark Macbeth
Superstar Plácido Domingo debuted as Macbeth recently at the Berlin State Opera. But he had to be persuaded to take the role of a killer.Superstar Plácido Domingo debuted as Macbeth recently at the Berlin State Opera. But he had to be persuaded to take the role of a killer.
Bonus interview: Plácido Domingo
More excerpts from our interview with baritone Plácido Domingo.More excerpts from our interview with baritone Plácido Domingo.
Verdi's 'Il Trovatore' takes Salzburg by storm
Verdi’s ‘Il Trovatore’ is a highlight of this year’s Salzburg Festival, thanks in part to an outstanding cast. It is one of the most popularVerdi’s ‘Il Trovatore’ is a highlight of this year’s Salzburg Festival, thanks in part to an outstanding cast. It is one of the most popular
Il Trovatore: A Song of Night, Fire and Vengeance
Content provided by Rolex Partner, The Salzburg Festival plays Verdi’s Il Trovatore. A dark and flamboyant, complex and convoluted work beingContent provided by Rolex Partner, The Salzburg Festival plays Verdi’s Il Trovatore. A dark and flamboyant, complex and convoluted work being
Verdi's troubled hero Ernani takes Monte Carlo by storm
It is the opera that turned Verdi into an international star. Ernani is a melodrama of love and jealousy, honour and revenge. No fewer than threeIt is the opera that turned Verdi into an international star. Ernani is a melodrama of love and jealousy, honour and revenge. No fewer than three
Don Carlo's sensational cast delights Salzburg audiences
The Salzburg Festival celebrates the bicentenary of Verdi’s birth with three of his operas: ‘Don Carlo’ is one of them – the longest, the mostThe Salzburg Festival celebrates the bicentenary of Verdi’s birth with three of his operas: ‘Don Carlo’ is one of them – the longest, the most
East meets West in music in Istanbul
In Istanbul – the city which stands at the crossroads of Asia and Europe – an orchestra has become a prominent element of its vibrant cultural sceneIn Istanbul – the city which stands at the crossroads of Asia and Europe – an orchestra has become a prominent element of its vibrant cultural scene
Thomas Hampson - interview extras
In this unedited footage Thomas Hampson discusses various contemporary issues: liberal arts education, digital revolution, globalisation, culture inIn this unedited footage Thomas Hampson discusses various contemporary issues: liberal arts education, digital revolution, globalisation, culture in
Verdi's 'Simon Boccanegra' wows Vienna
Vienna, the city of art and music par excellence, was recently the venue for Verdi’s ‘Simon Boccanegra’ performed at the Konzerthaus – theVienna, the city of art and music par excellence, was recently the venue for Verdi’s ‘Simon Boccanegra’ performed at the Konzerthaus – the
Thomas Hampson, Luca Pisaroni and Massimo Zanetti interview extras
In this unedited footage Thomas Hampson discusses Verdi’s musical language whilst his son-in-law tells of how much an Italian can learn onIn this unedited footage Thomas Hampson discusses Verdi’s musical language whilst his son-in-law tells of how much an Italian can learn on
Turn on the radio, it's opera time!
It’s the essential rendez-vous for music lovers on Italian public radio: La Barcaccia, a satirical show on the world of opera. Both cult andIt’s the essential rendez-vous for music lovers on Italian public radio: La Barcaccia, a satirical show on the world of opera. Both cult and
Monte Carlo: one Violetta can hide another
It is one of the most popular operas in the world. More than 150 years after its premiere, Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece La Traviata still leaves bothIt is one of the most popular operas in the world. More than 150 years after its premiere, Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece La Traviata still leaves both
When Verdi went to Venice
Venice and Verdi: the inseparable. The city where such famous operas as Rigoletto or La Traviata premiered, and the great Italian composer, whoseVenice and Verdi: the inseparable. The city where such famous operas as Rigoletto or La Traviata premiered, and the great Italian composer, whose
Bonus interview: Sir John Eliot Gardiner
Renowned British conductor tells us about the enriching experience of working with Italian soprano Desirée Rancatore, his love for La Fenice operaRenowned British conductor tells us about the enriching experience of working with Italian soprano Desirée Rancatore, his love for La Fenice opera
Desdemona lives in Manhattan
Renée Fleming returns to one of her most celebrated roles as Desdemona in Verdi’s Otello. It is currently on at New York’s Met, home to theRenée Fleming returns to one of her most celebrated roles as Desdemona in Verdi’s Otello. It is currently on at New York’s Met, home to the