Opera Now - November 2022

In our November issue French baritone Ludovic Tézier, one of the finest Verdi baritones of his generation, talks to Opera Now about his upbringing in Marseille and the development of his voice into the dark, dramatic instrument it is today.

Plus, countertenor Raffaele Pe heads to the court theatre in Drottningholm for the Swedish premiere of Vivaldi’s Il Giustino; Korngold′s Die tote Stadt takes centre stage at Opera Colorado; a round-up of Fringe and small-scale opera in and around London; film actress and opera director Chiara Muti discusses her musical childhood with her famous father Riccardo, and her attraction to Mozart opera, which she is currently directing in opera houses around Italy; a trip to this year’s Venice film Biennale provides an opportunity to glimpse what the future of opera might look like through the lens of virtual reality; an all-singing and all dancing Ainadamar receives its UK premiere at Scottish National Opera; Nicholas Payne’s legacy at Opera Europa; conductor William Christie; reviews of the best live performances and new recordings; and our World Wide Opera Guide.