(28 July 2017) After touring in Tokyo, Shanghai, Saint Petersburg, Paris, the U.S., Canada, Hong Kong, Savonlinna, and Geneva – the Regio Theatre of Turin travels to Edinburgh, confirming its international vocation. The Edinburg International Festival has invited the Regio to celebrate its 70th anniversary as the star guest to its 2017 edition. The 10-day festival includes the productions of Puccini’s La Bohème (directed by Alex Ollé), Verdi’s Macbeth (directed by Emma Dante), and Verdi’s Requiem whose orchestra is directed by Gianandrea Noseda and the chorus by Claudio Fenoglio. August 18th – 20th, at the Festival Theatre, the Regio inaugurates its presence in Edinburgh with the production of Verdi’s Macbeth featuring an international cast. The baritone Dalibor Jenis stars in the role of Macbeth, the soprano Anna Pirozzi as Lady Macbeth, the bass Marko Mimica in the role of Banquo, and the tenor Piero Pretti in the role of Macduff. The stage design was co-produced with the Teatro Massimo of Palermo and the Macerata Operal Festival. Àlex Ollé de La Fura dels Baus’s new production of La Bohème, which launched the 2016-2017 Teatro Regio season, will take place from August 25th to the 27th. The production commemorates the 120th anniversary since the first performance of La Bohème at the Regio in 1896. This was made possible thanks to the contribution of Amici del Regio (Friends of Regio) which helps the Theatre maintain their cultural offer and making it more accessible through initiatives. Alcantara also contributed to this venture as well as constructing parts of the set design, costumes, and theatre curtain. The cast of La Bohème includes world famous and critically acclaimed cast members: soprano Irina Lungu in the role of Mimì, the tenor Giorgio Berrugi in the role of Rodolfo, the soprano Kelebogile Besong in the role of Musetta, and the baritone Artur Ruciski in the role of Marcello, realised in collaboration with the Teatro dell’Opera of Rome. Finally, on August 22nd in Usher Hall, Gianandrea Noseda will direct Verdi’s Requiem which has become the Regio Theatre’s strong suit. The orchestra and chorus of the Regio Theatre take part in this production as well as Erika Grimaldi (soprano), Daniela Barcellona (mezzosoprano), Piero Pretti (tenor), and Michele Pertusi (bass). (Red)
