(4 July 2016) After the recent tour to Hong Kong, Paris and Essen and being triumphantly received by critics and audiences, the Teatro Regio in Turin was invited to the prestigious Savonlinna Opera Festival in Finland, one of the oldest and most renowned international festivals, now in its 104th edition. From August 2 to 6 at the Olavinlinna Castle two versions performances will be staged: La Bohème and Norma. The Orchestra and Chorus of the Regio Theatre will be conducted by Gianandrea Noseda and choir Maestro Claudio Fenoglio. La Bohème will be staged on August 2, 4 and 6 and will be directed by Vittorio Borrelli. The performances are made up of an exceptional cast that will convey the poignant love story of Mimi (soprano Erika Grimaldi) and Rodolfo (Stefano Secco tenor). The rest of the cast membres are soprano Kelebogile Besong in the role of Musetta; the baritones Simone Piazzola in the role of Marcello and Simone Del Savio in the role of Schaunard; baritones Alexander Vinogradov in the role of Colline and Matteo Peirone in the role of Benoît and Alcindoro. These sensational performances, created by Giuseppe Patroni Griffi on the centenary of its premiere, situates the famous masterpiece by Puccini in late nineteenth century Paris characterised by the daily and spontaneous activities of its citizens, reflecting Puccini’s unforgettable melodies. Alberto Fassini’s Norma directed by Vittorio Borrelli will be on stage on August 3 and 5 Norma. The cast includes world renowned artists: soprano Elena Mosuc in the role of Norma, tenor Gregory Kunde in the role of Pollione, baritone Michele Pertusi in the role of Oroveso, mezzo-soprano Veronica Simeoni in the role of Adalgisa and tenor Andrea Giovannini in the role of Flavio. The scenes of both Operas are repurposed by Saverio Santoliquido and Claudia Boasso and the lighting is by Andrea Anfossi. (Red)
