Leonardo Cortellazzi

George Frideric Handel was one of those rare composers who excelled in both sacred, secular, instrumental and operatic music, leaving us extraordinary masterpieces in every field. Already renowned in Italy, Handel introduced himself to the city of London with his opera Rinaldo in 1711, which was such a success that he decided to remain in England for good. It is still regarded as one of his greatest operas. Set during the Crusades, Rinaldo is a lavish spectacle that tells a story of love, magic, struggles for power and ultimate reconciliation. Pier Luigi Pizzi’s acclaimed production brings us into a ‘dreamlike, unreal … world of spells and incantations’ (Epoca). Cast:- Armida: Carmela Remigio, Goffredo: Leonardo Cortellazzi, Almirena: Francesca Aspromonte, Rinaldo: Raffaele Pe, Argante: Andrea Patucelli

The new production of Lucia di Lammermoor, which was scheduled to inaugurate the 2020-2021 season, brings the opera back to the La Scala stage after its historical edition in 1967 with Claudio Abbado and Renata Scotto. One of the highlights of this production is the casting of Scotto's pupil, Lisette Oropesa, in the role of Lucia, joined by Juan Diego Flórez, who plays the role of Edgardo. Together, they form a duo that shines with their elegance, virtuosity, and stylistic awareness.

Rinaldo Alessandrini, one of the most eminent baroque and pre-baroque music specialist, conducts Monteverdi's Orfeo, performed by singers who have been working with the Maestro for many years, and who now play in the middle of Robert Wilson's fairy sets...