Vocally strong and visually understated staging of 'Madama Butterfly'
The Royal Opera's take on Puccini's classic 'Madama Butterfly' consciously highlights contemporary issues like trafficking while delivering a vocally impressive experience.
LOVE and protests: ‘Manon Lescaut’ returns to Liceu amid euphoria and discord
The opera 'Manon Lescaut' returns to the Liceu with a new interpretation that sparks both celebration and protest due to its contemporary themes.
Edgaras Montvidas about his career and the Pažaislis festival: "To breathe a draft!"
Edgaras Montvidas reflects on his career and recent performances, including his role in Wagner's Lohengrin and Puccini's Tosca at the Pažaislis festival.
"Turandot" is being presented in four versions. At the Conservatory with the finale by Luciano Berio
The Conservatory in Milan is showcasing a contemporary production of Puccini's "Turandot" featuring Luciano Berio's finale, as it prepares for the opera's centenary revival at La Scala.
This Day in History. The World Premiere of the Opera 'Madama Butterfly' Takes Place in Milan
The opera 'Madama Butterfly' had its world premiere at La Scala in Milan on February 17, 1904, depicting a tragic love story between an American naval officer and a young Japanese girl.
From the Belly, the Fetus Feels All the Evil of the World
The article discusses Marco Bonadei's performance in the show 'Nel guscio' at the Teatro Elfo Puccini, exploring the theme of a fetus experiencing the evils of the world.
Restaurant popular with Manchester United players and stars announces shock closure
The longstanding Puccini restaurant in Swinton, Greater Manchester, is closing after over 40 years due to declining trade, staff shortages, and rising costs.
Evening of Great Voices and Great Classics. Ruciński and Yende at the National Opera
On February 8, at the Grand Theatre – National Opera, renowned artists Artur Ruciński and Pretty Yende will perform a concert featuring masterpieces of operatic classics, including works by Verdi, Bellini, and Puccini.