Stefano de Ceglia – Ieri, Oggi, Domani, Opera!
Abbiamo avuto il piacere di intervistare Rene Barbera, in occasione delle recite dell’Elisir d’amore di Donizetti alla Scala. Rene Barbera, Read More
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A return to Teatro alla Scala in ‘L’elisir d’amore’
A return to Teatro alla Scala in ‘L’elisir d’amore’
René Barbera launches his 2019/20 season with his greatly anticipated return to the Teatro alla Scala as Nemorino in Grischa Asagaroff’s production of L’elisir d’amore. Mr. Barbera made his critically acclaimed debut at La Scala in 2018 as Ernesto in Donizetti’s Don Pasquale. He returns to perform in another Donizetti masterpiece, with delicate and imaginative sets and costumes by Tullio Pericoli. Michele Gamba conducts the Teatro alla Scala Ch
Read MoreBrand new ‘La Traviata’ at Festival Castell Peralada
Brand new ‘La Traviata’ at Festival Castell Peralada
For his final engagement of the season, René Barbera stars as Alfredo in a new production of Verdi’s La Traviata at the Festival Castell Peralda in Spain. Of the production, the director and stage designer, Paco Azorín, says that it presents the protagonist Violetta “as a free woman; a free spirit way beyond a superficial or stereotypical view. A woman who doesn’t need advice or protection to be herself at all times, to enjoy the life she wants to lead a
Read MoreOpernhaus Zürich – La Fille du Régiment
Opernhaus Zürich – La Fille du Régiment
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The whirlwind nature of the past few weeks has been unbelievably exciting and I have thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of jumping-in at the last minute for ailing colleagues.
My time in Zuric
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The whirlwind nature of the past few weeks has been unbelievably exciting and I have thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of jumping-in at the last minute for ailing colleagues.
My time in Zuric
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Surviving the Madness!
Surviving the Madness!
It has been some time since I’ve posted and I wanted to take the time to celebrate the survival of one of the craziest weeks of my professional career!
Here’s what happened:
April 19:
8:30pm – Opening of La Cenerentola
11:30pm – Opening performance ended
San Francisco Opera – Il Barbiere di Siviglia
San Francisco Opera – Il Barbiere di Siviglia
This post is a little late but things have been quite busy since leaving San Francisco and I’m finally getting a chance to sit down and write a little something about my time there.
This particular Barber of Seville, for a number of reasons, ended up being my favorite by far. I had an incredible time on and off stage with my wonderful colleagues and, as always, the city itself treated me well. This was my 3rd produc
Read MoreHome Sweet Home
Home Sweet Home
What can I say? I love home. It comes in many forms. For me, and certainly for many who spend their lives on the road, home is all about familiarity. The people, the location, the company... This is what makes home for me.
I had the distinct joy of singing in one of my homes, Winston-Salem, NC, this month. It's home because I lived there for 4 very important years of my life but also because the people here have since become my family.
I left my heart in Annecy, France
I left my heart in Annecy, France
Anna and I had the most wonderful time in Annecy, France! Our first two days in town were prior to rehearsals for the concert beginning so we took advantage and rented a boat to spend some quality time on the lake. We also attempted to take a bike path around the lake… which quickly disappeared onto regular streets and pretty steep hills! After a valiant effort on three or four of those hills we finally decided to turn around and go the other direc
Read MoreHappy Trails La Gazza Ladra… Hello Stabat Mater & France!
Happy Trails La Gazza Ladra… Hello Stabat Mater & France!
Last night was our 4th and final performance and all I can say is…. Four performances is hardly enough. I had such a wonderful time putting this piece together. I was so lucky to have such wonderful colleagues and friends around me for both my role and house debuts at the Rossini Opera Festival this summer.
I hope to be returning to this absolutely charming city sooner than later! The people, the food, the beach, the atmosphere… I’m in love.
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Opening Night of Barbiere!!
Opening Night of Barbiere!!
We had a spectacular opening night here at Opera National de Paris. The public was absolutely wonderful and the show moved along just beautifully! Thank you Paris for such a wonderful reception… I am truly honored to be a part of this incredible show.
If you have the chance to come see this show I HIGHLY recommend it. The production is truly one of a kind! On the 25th of September the show will be aired live in cinemas here in Paris and online (audio only) at
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