Teatro alla Scala presents a new production of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece drawn from Pushkin’s novel in verse. Its debut in 1879 marked a turning point in Russian opera, abandoning historical tableaux and spectacular effects to paint an intimate portrait of a small group of characters. The composer wrote: «Those for whom the first prerequisite of an opera is stage action will not be satisfied by it. Those, on the other hand, who in an opera are capable of looking for the musical illustration of everyday, simple, universally human emotions, far removed from anything tragic or theatrical, may (I hope) actually turn out to be satisfied with my opera.» The music is entrusted to the youthful Timur Zangiev, who stepped into the spotlight when he replaced Valery Gergiev in the Pique Dame and was consecrated at the Salzburg Festival. Stage direction is in the hands of Mario Martone, now in his tenth La Scala production, returning to the Russian repertoire after the triumphant Khovanshchina of Mussorgsky in 2019: as then, set design is by Margherita Palli.
Thu, 19 Feb @ 19:30

The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, stages Lohengrin, Richard Wagner's epic story set in mediaeval Brabant that explores the conflict between Christian faith and Germanic paganism. The three-act opera was first performed at the Deutsches Nationaltheater in Weimar on 28 August 1850, the last of his major works to premiere before his political exile. Lohengrin was already established as a legendary character before Wagner came to tell his story in opera. A Knight drawn from the German Arthurian legends, Lohengrin is a Knight of the Holy Grail and the son of the Grail King Parzival, another fabled figure Wagner wrote music for. In the legend, Lohengrin is sent to defend the honour of the Duchess of Brabant. He can protect her but there is a condition: she must never ask him his name nor question anything about his identity. The idea of this type of Christian, knightly intervention, and the forbidden nature of knowing anything about it appealed to the German composer and he made it the focal point of his operatic interpretation of the tale. This production of Lohengrin features all of the iconic elements that make this opera so distinctive, from the Bridal Chorus in Act Three to the mythical arrival of the Knight in Act One.
Thu, 19 Mar @ 19:30

Raised by a scheming dwarf and unaware of his true family origins, a young man embarks on an epic journey. Soon, destiny brings him face-to-face with a shattered sword, a fearsome dragon and the cursed ring it guards, and a Valkyrie forced into enchanted slumber... Moments of transcendent beauty and heroic triumph sparkle in the third chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle, brought to life under Barrie Kosky’s inspired eye following his spectacular Das Rheingold (2023) and Die Walküre (2025). Andreas Schager, in his much-anticipated debut with The Royal Opera, stars as Siegfried’s titular hero, alongside Christopher Maltman’s towering Wanderer, Peter Hoare’s treacherous Mime and Elisabet Strid’s radiant Brünnhilde. Antonio Pappano conducts, drawing out the unspoken tensions and ethereal mysticism of Wagner’s dynamic score. Sung in German with subtitles.
Tue, 31 Mar @ 17:15

Prepare to be enthralled by the brilliance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Così fan tutte, a masterful exploration of love, fidelity, and human folly, presented on the illustrious stage of Teatro alla Scala in Milan. This timeless opera will come to life under the baton of the exceptional Alexander Soddy, with visionary direction by Robert Carsen. Renowned for his innovative interpretations, Robert Carsen, along with Luis Carvalho, brings to the production a stunning blend of scenic design and costumes that harmonize seamlessly with the intricate emotional landscapes of Mozart’s music. The evocative lighting by Carsen and Peter Van Praet further elevates the stage, creating an atmosphere of elegance and intrigue. The performances promise to be nothing short of extraordinary, featuring an international lineup of acclaimed artists: • Fiordiligi: Elsa Dreisig, celebrated for her radiant soprano voice and emotional depth. • Dorabella: Nina van Essen, whose vibrant mezzo-soprano captivates audiences worldwide. • Despina: Sandrine Piau, bringing charm and wit to the role of the mischievous maid. • Guglielmo: Luca Micheletti, a versatile baritone with magnetic stage presence. • Ferrando: Giovanni Sala, whose lyrical tenor conveys youthful passion. • Don Alfonso: Gerald Finley, a legendary bass-baritone, masterfully embodying the opera’s enigmatic philosopher. Two officers, Ferrando and Guglielmo, wager with their friend Don Alfonso that their fiancées, Fiordiligi and Dorabella, are truly faithful. Don Alfonso bets they are not, and a plan is hatched to test their love. The men pretend to leave for war and return in disguise to seduce each other's lovers. The girls, tempted by the new men, question their own affections and, ultimately, the true nature of love. Mozart’s Così fan tutte is a sparkling comedy with a profound undercurrent, exploring themes of loyalty, deception, and the complexities of human relationships. Featuring arias and ensembles of unparalleled beauty, this opera stands as a testament to Mozart’s genius. At Teatro alla Scala, one of the world’s most iconic opera houses, this production captured by RAI promises a truly immersive experience.
Thu, 16 Apr @ 19:30

Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter’s rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it comes to the quest for love, nothing is as it really seems. Guided by a magic flute, they encounter monsters, villains, and a mysterious brotherhood of men – but help, it turns out, comes when you least expect it. Mozart’s fantastical opera glitters in David McVicar’s enchanting production. A star cast including Julia Bullock as Pamina, Amitai Pati as Tamino, Huw Montague Rendall as Papageno, Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, and Soloman Howard as Sarastro, led by French conductor Marie Jacquot in her Covent Garden debut. Sung in German with Subtitles.
Tue, 21 Apr @ 18:45

The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, stages Lohengrin, Richard Wagner's epic story set in mediaeval Brabant that explores the conflict between Christian faith and Germanic paganism. The three-act opera was first performed at the Deutsches Nationaltheater in Weimar on 28 August 1850, the last of his major works to premiere before his political exile. Lohengrin was already established as a legendary character before Wagner came to tell his story in opera. A Knight drawn from the German Arthurian legends, Lohengrin is a Knight of the Holy Grail and the son of the Grail King Parzival, another fabled figure Wagner wrote music for. In the legend, Lohengrin is sent to defend the honour of the Duchess of Brabant. He can protect her but there is a condition: she must never ask him his name nor question anything about his identity. The idea of this type of Christian, knightly intervention, and the forbidden nature of knowing anything about it appealed to the German composer and he made it the focal point of his operatic interpretation of the tale. This production of Lohengrin features all of the iconic elements that make this opera so distinctive, from the Bridal Chorus in Act Three to the mythical arrival of the Knight in Act One.
Thu, 19 Mar @ 19:30

Teatro alla Scala presents a new production of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece drawn from Pushkin’s novel in verse. Its debut in 1879 marked a turning point in Russian opera, abandoning historical tableaux and spectacular effects to paint an intimate portrait of a small group of characters. The composer wrote: «Those for whom the first prerequisite of an opera is stage action will not be satisfied by it. Those, on the other hand, who in an opera are capable of looking for the musical illustration of everyday, simple, universally human emotions, far removed from anything tragic or theatrical, may (I hope) actually turn out to be satisfied with my opera.» The music is entrusted to the youthful Timur Zangiev, who stepped into the spotlight when he replaced Valery Gergiev in the Pique Dame and was consecrated at the Salzburg Festival. Stage direction is in the hands of Mario Martone, now in his tenth La Scala production, returning to the Russian repertoire after the triumphant Khovanshchina of Mussorgsky in 2019: as then, set design is by Margherita Palli.
Thu, 19 Feb @ 19:30

Raised by a scheming dwarf and unaware of his true family origins, a young man embarks on an epic journey. Soon, destiny brings him face-to-face with a shattered sword, a fearsome dragon and the cursed ring it guards, and a Valkyrie forced into enchanted slumber... Moments of transcendent beauty and heroic triumph sparkle in the third chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle, brought to life under Barrie Kosky’s inspired eye following his spectacular Das Rheingold (2023) and Die Walküre (2025). Andreas Schager, in his much-anticipated debut with The Royal Opera, stars as Siegfried’s titular hero, alongside Christopher Maltman’s towering Wanderer, Peter Hoare’s treacherous Mime and Elisabet Strid’s radiant Brünnhilde. Antonio Pappano conducts, drawing out the unspoken tensions and ethereal mysticism of Wagner’s dynamic score. Sung in German with subtitles.
Tue, 31 Mar @ 17:15

Prepare to be enthralled by the brilliance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Così fan tutte, a masterful exploration of love, fidelity, and human folly, presented on the illustrious stage of Teatro alla Scala in Milan. This timeless opera will come to life under the baton of the exceptional Alexander Soddy, with visionary direction by Robert Carsen. Renowned for his innovative interpretations, Robert Carsen, along with Luis Carvalho, brings to the production a stunning blend of scenic design and costumes that harmonize seamlessly with the intricate emotional landscapes of Mozart’s music. The evocative lighting by Carsen and Peter Van Praet further elevates the stage, creating an atmosphere of elegance and intrigue. The performances promise to be nothing short of extraordinary, featuring an international lineup of acclaimed artists: • Fiordiligi: Elsa Dreisig, celebrated for her radiant soprano voice and emotional depth. • Dorabella: Nina van Essen, whose vibrant mezzo-soprano captivates audiences worldwide. • Despina: Sandrine Piau, bringing charm and wit to the role of the mischievous maid. • Guglielmo: Luca Micheletti, a versatile baritone with magnetic stage presence. • Ferrando: Giovanni Sala, whose lyrical tenor conveys youthful passion. • Don Alfonso: Gerald Finley, a legendary bass-baritone, masterfully embodying the opera’s enigmatic philosopher. Two officers, Ferrando and Guglielmo, wager with their friend Don Alfonso that their fiancées, Fiordiligi and Dorabella, are truly faithful. Don Alfonso bets they are not, and a plan is hatched to test their love. The men pretend to leave for war and return in disguise to seduce each other's lovers. The girls, tempted by the new men, question their own affections and, ultimately, the true nature of love. Mozart’s Così fan tutte is a sparkling comedy with a profound undercurrent, exploring themes of loyalty, deception, and the complexities of human relationships. Featuring arias and ensembles of unparalleled beauty, this opera stands as a testament to Mozart’s genius. At Teatro alla Scala, one of the world’s most iconic opera houses, this production captured by RAI promises a truly immersive experience.
Thu, 16 Apr @ 19:30

Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter’s rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it comes to the quest for love, nothing is as it really seems. Guided by a magic flute, they encounter monsters, villains, and a mysterious brotherhood of men – but help, it turns out, comes when you least expect it. Mozart’s fantastical opera glitters in David McVicar’s enchanting production. A star cast including Julia Bullock as Pamina, Amitai Pati as Tamino, Huw Montague Rendall as Papageno, Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, and Soloman Howard as Sarastro, led by French conductor Marie Jacquot in her Covent Garden debut. Sung in German with Subtitles.
Tue, 21 Apr @ 18:45