Exclusive Interview

Olga Peretyatko, one of the world’s most sought-after sopranos, made her international break-through after winning Plácido Domingo’s prestigious Operalia Competition. Since then, she Read More

Exclusive Interview

Gabriella Ravenni: I said before that Puccini was looking for perfection and one of the purposes he set himself was to communicate to the public: this does not mean, as many have thought, that he was aiming ‘for the box’.

John Pascoe: Everything ‘costs’, but one needs to understand that the big things really cost a great deal and one has to be happy with that, I have always been so.

Olga Peretyatko: I always try to learn from everybody on stage and backstage. We don’t have to forget, theater is not only about you, it’s teamwork.

The Librettist:

Charles Castronovo: I would say now, with my experience, that a mask should be worn at all rehearsals even when singing.

Eugenia Forteza: Being a professional opera singer requires so many skills beyond singing.

Massimo Cavalletti: Communication begins with words and, with opera, words are amplified by the music.

Beatrice Venezi: Music can’t be only about technique. We still need to get excited!

Riccardo Zanellato: The most important thing for me is hearing that the one who is singing is conscious and has the knowledge of what he or she is doing.

Leonardo Sini: I believe that a good conductor must be able to find the perfect balance between life and career.