Checking in With the Maestros: Luisi, Tate and Luisotti

I Maestri: Fabio Luisi, Jeffrey Tate, Nicola Luisotti

Check out three articles on conductors dominating the opera scene these days. First up is an interview with Fabio Luisi by NY1. In the video interview he discusses his new role at the MET and the composer with which he opened the season: Mozart. Click here to check out the interview. Next up is longtime veteran of symphonic concerts and opera performances Jeffrey Tate. In an interview with the Guardian, the maestro discusses returning to Covent Garden, where he was the first person to hold the title of principal conductor, to lead Wagner's Der Fliegende Holländer. Click here to read the interview which also contains an audio clip as well. Lastly, the San Francisco Examiner meets up with Nicola Luisotti, opera director of the San Francisco Opera, to talk about conducting Don Giovanni, how San Francisco reminds him of Tuscany and the recent death of friend Salvatore Licitra. Click here to read the article in full.

Abu Dhabi Festival 2011: Siurina, Hvorostovsky, Luisotti

"Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) announce magnificient line-up of world class international talent to perform at 2011 Abu Dhabi festival. Held under the patronage of His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Festival will celebrate its eighth edition in 2011. An evening Opera Gala featuring acclaimed baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky and soprano Ekaterina Siurina with the Russian National Orchestra, conducted by Nicola Luisotti, is sure to thrill the audience with a programme of opera classics. Programme highlights will include the works of Rossini, Mozart, Verdi and Puccini." [Source]

Dmitri Hvorostovsky & Ekaterina Siurina singing in concert at the Moscow Conservatory in 2003

MET Sirius XM Radio Tonight: "Pelléas et Mélisande"

Listen to the Metropolitan Opera perform Debussy's Pélleas et Mélisande live tonight at 8:00 PM EST on Sirius XM radio. Intermission guests: Nicola Luisotti (see video) and Jonathan Waterfield.

Watch as the conductor and singers show their surprise talents!