Vincenzo Bellini

Richard E. Waits Makes Metropolitan Opera Debut in I PURITANI
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026

The Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Vincenzo Bellini’s bel canto masterpiece I Puritani, features theatre actor Richard E. Waits making his Met debut!

Review: PURITANI Is Bel Canto Bliss with Oropesa and Brownlee under Armiliato's Baton
by Richard Sasanow - Jan 7, 2026

The Met’s new production of Vincenzo Bellini’s I PURITANI made its debut on New Year’s Eve, but I caught up with it at its third performance on January 6. I was glad I did--because it offered a cast with staggering singing abilities in four major roles that offered major demands, along with at least one minor one and the brilliant Met chorus under Tilman Michael. Simply put, soprano Lisette Oropesa, tenor Lawrence Brownlee, baritone Artur Rucinski and bass-baritone Christian Van Horn sang the pants off their roles, with Marco Armiliato conducting the fearless Met orchestra.

Review Roundup: I PURITANI at the Metropolitan Opera
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2026

Performances are now underway for The Metropolitan Opera's new staging of Vincenzo Bellini’s I Puritani, marking the company’s first new production of the opera in nearly 50 years. Find out what the critics are saying in the reviews here!

Video: Lisette Oropesa Sings Act II Aria From I PURITANI At The Metropolitan Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 29, 2025

A new rehearsal video features soprano Lisette Oropesa performing an excerpt from Elvira’s Act II aria in I PURITANI. The footage was filmed during an early stage rehearsal for the Metropolitan Opera’s 2025–26 season.

Photos: First Look at the Metropolitan Opera’s New Production of Bellini’s I PURITANI
by Joshua Wright - Dec 29, 2025

The Metropolitan Opera has released production photos from its new staging of Vincenzo Bellini’s I Puritani, marking the company’s first new production of the opera in nearly 50 years.

I PURITANI Comes to Teatro Colon
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2025

Los puritanos de Escocia, más conocida como Los puritanos, fue la última obra del compositor italiano Vincenzo Bellini. Está ópera de bel canto italiano sube a escena en versión de concierto, con la dirección musical de Maurizio Benini.

El INBAL Celebra El Día Mundial Del Arte
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2025

En el marco del Día Mundial del Arte, que se celebra cada 15 de abril, establecido por la UNESCO, el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL) llevará a cabo una serie de actividades conmemorativas, con funciones de danza, teatro, música y literatura.

Brian Ganz To Perform EXTREME CHOPIN On Feb 28 At Strathmore
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025

Classical pianist Brian Ganz, widely regarded as one of the leading pianists of his generation, will return to Strathmore with a program of rarely heard works by Fryderyk Chopin.

I PURITANI Comes to Paris Opera in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

I Puritani by Vincenzo Bellini is coming to Opéra Bastille next month. Learn more about this upcoming production and find out how to get tickets here!

Review: LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR at Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Nov 9, 2024

There are only three more performances, so book quickly.

2024 Italian Idol Competition Winners Revealed at Wagner College
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2024

Winners of the 21st Annual ITALIAN IDOL COMPETITION were announced at Wagner College. The event featured young singers and was judged by Gregory Sheppard, Donald Levine, and Jeremiah Abiah. Learn more!

Review: GODS & MORTALS: A CELEBRATION OF WAGNER at The Kennedy Center
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Oct 28, 2024

'Gods & Mortals: A Celebration of Wagner' is a beautiful, if limited, array of performances and works highlighting both the composer and Kennedy Center’s own wonderful talent.

JENNY LIND PRESENTS P.T. BARNUM to Play United Solo Festival Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 7, 2024

Award-winning Actress/Singer/Writer Shelley Cooper turns the tables on the “Greatest Showman” in her newest solo show, Jenny Lind Presents P.T. Barnum, coming to the 17th Annual United Solo Theatre Festival at Theatre Row in Manhattan in October.

Músicos De La Universidad Autónoma De Zacatecas Participan En El Ciclo Jóvenes En La Música En La Sala Manuel M. Ponce
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2024

Estudiantes destacados de la Unidad Académica de Artes de la Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas ofrecerán dos conciertos el sábado 20 y domingo 21 de julio, a las 18:00 y 12:00 h, en la Sala Manuel M. Ponce del Palacio de Bellas Artes y en la Biblioteca Miguel Lerdo de Tejada, respectivamente, en el marco del ciclo Jóvenes en la música de la Coordinación Nacional de Música y Ópera del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal).

Canciones De Grandes Compositores Del Repertorio Internacional, En Las Voces De Cristina Ortega Y Héctor Gamaliel
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2024

Cristina Ortega and Héctor Gamaliel perform songs by renowned international composers. Enjoy an evening of diverse musical repertoire showcasing their exceptional vocal talents.

Estrenos De Compositoras Mexicanas Y Obras Emblemáticas Del Repertorio Internacional, En La Sala Manuel M. Ponce
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2024

Una amplia y variada oferta musical se llevará a cabo en la Sala Manuel M. Ponce del Palacio de Bellas Artes con solistas y agrupaciones de reconocimiento nacional e internacional que comprenden diversos repertorios.

Palm Beach Opera To Close Season With Bel Canto's NORMA
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2024

Experience the grand finale of the Palm Beach Opera season with the fiery performance of NORMA. Join us for an unforgettable night of classical music and opera.

Palm Beach Opera Presents THE TALES OF HOFFMANN at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2024

Palm Beach Opera (PBO) continues its record-breaking season with Jacques Offenbach's spellbinding “The Tales of Hoffmann” Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.