Teatro Grattacielo, renowned for its commitment to presenting operatic treasures, is set to bring Gaspare Spontini’s La Vestale. This production is taking place on December 8-10, 2023, at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall, marking a significant milestone as part of the centenary celebrations honoring Greek-American soprano Maria Callas.
Under the baton of conductor Philip Forget and the artistic direction of Stefanos Koroneos, Teatro Grattacielo promises a new experience, blending timeless music with cutting-edge visual art. Video art by Lydia Venieri and neon flex art by Emorfili Tsimplidou will complement the grandeur of La Vestale, adding a modern and immersive dimension to the production.
The pivotal role of Licinio will be sung by the acclaimed tenors Marcello Alvarez and Jose Bros. The role of Giulia will be portrayed by the enchanting sopranos Alexia Voulgaridou and Indra Thomas
“We are thrilled to present Spontini’s La Vestale in collaboration with Thessaloniki Concert Hall...
Under the baton of conductor Philip Forget and the artistic direction of Stefanos Koroneos, Teatro Grattacielo promises a new experience, blending timeless music with cutting-edge visual art. Video art by Lydia Venieri and neon flex art by Emorfili Tsimplidou will complement the grandeur of La Vestale, adding a modern and immersive dimension to the production.
The pivotal role of Licinio will be sung by the acclaimed tenors Marcello Alvarez and Jose Bros. The role of Giulia will be portrayed by the enchanting sopranos Alexia Voulgaridou and Indra Thomas
“We are thrilled to present Spontini’s La Vestale in collaboration with Thessaloniki Concert Hall...
- 11/22/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
The newly rebooted Taormina Film Festival kicked off on Friday night in the Sicilian city’s landmark Teatro Antico amphitheatre in an unusual but magnificent style with benefit event “Pavarotti Forever”.
Placido Domingo, who was part of the famed The Three Tenors trio with Pavarotti and José Carreras, was among those celebrating the memory of the super-tenor in an event mixing filmed archive material and live performances.
The 82-year-old Spanish star was joined on stage by Italian opera singer Vittorio Grigolo, long tipped as Pavarotti’s successor, and a host of other top classical music stars including Marcelo Àlvarez, Aida Garifullina and Andrea Griminelli.
Talking to Deadline after the concert, Domingo admitted it was emotional singing and then looking up at the big screen to see interviews and performances from the former maestro.
“We have so many amazing memories of our friend and it’s very sad that he can...
Placido Domingo, who was part of the famed The Three Tenors trio with Pavarotti and José Carreras, was among those celebrating the memory of the super-tenor in an event mixing filmed archive material and live performances.
The 82-year-old Spanish star was joined on stage by Italian opera singer Vittorio Grigolo, long tipped as Pavarotti’s successor, and a host of other top classical music stars including Marcelo Àlvarez, Aida Garifullina and Andrea Griminelli.
Talking to Deadline after the concert, Domingo admitted it was emotional singing and then looking up at the big screen to see interviews and performances from the former maestro.
“We have so many amazing memories of our friend and it’s very sad that he can...
- 6/24/2023
- by Diana Lodderhose and Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Mattila/Álvarez/Gagnidze/Metropolitan Opera Chorus and Orchestra/Colaneri
(Virgin Classics)
Karita Mattila has announced she is dropping Tosca from her repertoire, so those who were hoping to hear her in the role in London next year will have to make do with this performance from the New York Met, filmed during the opening run of Luc Bondy's controversial 2009 production. There's evidence – forced chest tones, unsteadiness when singing softly, lunges at high notes – that Mattila's move into dramatic soprano territory was a mistake from which she is wisely trying to extricate herself. But her extraordinary sense of theatre makes her compelling to watch, whether she's sexually teasing Marcelo Álvarez's fervent Cavaradossi in church, or attacking George Gagnidze's perverted Scarpia with a violence that borders on the pathological. Bondy keeps Puccini's specified period (1800), but also views the work as prophetic of 20th and 21st-century political violence. His...
(Virgin Classics)
Karita Mattila has announced she is dropping Tosca from her repertoire, so those who were hoping to hear her in the role in London next year will have to make do with this performance from the New York Met, filmed during the opening run of Luc Bondy's controversial 2009 production. There's evidence – forced chest tones, unsteadiness when singing softly, lunges at high notes – that Mattila's move into dramatic soprano territory was a mistake from which she is wisely trying to extricate herself. But her extraordinary sense of theatre makes her compelling to watch, whether she's sexually teasing Marcelo Álvarez's fervent Cavaradossi in church, or attacking George Gagnidze's perverted Scarpia with a violence that borders on the pathological. Bondy keeps Puccini's specified period (1800), but also views the work as prophetic of 20th and 21st-century political violence. His...
- 12/9/2010
- by Tim Ashley
- The Guardian - Film News
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