Join us for the Matinee on Sunday, 17 May 2026, as dramaturge Michael Küster talks with the creative team behind Sergei Prokofiev’s „Romeo and Juliet“.
Guests include choreographer Cathy Marston and General Music Director Gianandrea Noseda, collaborating together for the first time on this production.
Australian set and costume designer David Fleischer, Shakespeare scholar Edward Kemp, and Ballet Zurich favourites Ayaha Tsunaki and Chandler Dalton.
Please note:
The discussion will be held mainly in English.
Matinee „Romeo and Juliet“
Sunday, 17 May 2026
11:15 am
Zurich Opera House/Bernhard Theater
Tickets: opernhaus.ch
It’s the original RENT (IYKYK.) This stunning production of Puccini’s “La bohème” from Teatro Regio di Torino sets the love story of Mimì and Rodolfo in the gritty outskirts of a modern metropolis. Music director @gianandreanoseda and stage director Alex Olle lead an exceptional cast in this well-loved opera. Watch the full production now on Carnegie Hall+.
#carnegiehallplus #opera #laboheme #teatroregioditorino #instaclassical #operalovers
What an extraordinary evening celebrating Italian heritage, culture, music, and excellence at the Embassy of Italy in Washington, DC.
(See more pictures in previous post!)
We were deeply honored to welcome Gianandrea Noseda as our Honorary Guest, whose extraordinary artistry and international leadership continue to elevate Italian excellence around the world.
A special highlight of the evening was the breathtaking performance by the National Symphony Orchestra String Quartet, featuring a beautiful selection from Puccini’s repertoire that filled the Embassy with unforgettable music. Thank you also to Villa Museo Giacomo Puccini - Torre del Lago.
A heartfelt thank-you to Italy in US, Ambassador & Mrs. Peronaci, and Min. Plen. Stefano Bianchi for their warm welcome and institutional support.
Special thanks to our Master of Ceremonies, Amy Riolo, for graciously leading the evening and recognizing our awardees and honorary guest.
Guests enjoyed an elegant dinner, lively conversation, exciting auction items, and a memorable evening dedicated to promoting Italian language and culture in the Washington, DC area.
Grazie to our donors, volunteers, sponsors, and friends for making this year’s Gala such a remarkable success. ❤️🇮🇹 Enjoy more pictures on Facebook and remember to bid on our online auction closing Monday May 4 at 10pm.
#ICSGala2026 #ItalianCulturalSociety #ItalianExcellence #ItalyInDC #EmbassyOfItaly #WashingtonDC #ItalianCulture #ItalianHeritage #ItalianLanguage #GianandreaNoseda #NationalSymphonyOrchestra #Puccini #ClassicalMusic #MadeInItaly #GalaNight
Puccini "Il Trittico" in Washington DC and NY!
What a fantastic project! 2 performances at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall and 1 at Carnegie Hall!
2 conferences about "Puccini l'americano" ! Bravi e grazie a tutti!
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was born 186 years ago today 🎉
Here we are performing his Fifth Symphony in 2019, when we took this passionate and powerful work on tour to Germany with Gianandrea Noseda. 🎼
What’s your favourite piece by this wonderful composer? Let us know in the comments below 👇
#LondonSymphonyOrchestra @gianandreanoseda
@nso_musicians and @gianandreanoseda bring the sea, earth, and heaven to life on this month’s NSO Showcase program with Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral”, Mahler’s Symphony No. 4, and Wagner’s Overture to The Flying Dutchman.
Join us tonight at 9PM on WETA Classical or listen anytime after the broadcast on-demand from the link in bio.
Gianandrea Noseda, National Symphony Orchestra, The Washington Chorus and an extraordinary cast of singers made history tonight with the first complete performance of Puccini’s IL TRITTICO in Carnegie Hall's history! Bravi!!!
#history @opera #music #classicalmusic #carnegiehall
🎶 SINGLE RELEASE: The National Symphony Orchestra announces Barber: Vanessa — a breathtaking new recording led by Gianandrea Noseda. A Pulitzer Prize-winning opera recorded live and brought to life with stunning vocal and orchestral power.
And starting now, listeners can experience the first released track from the album ahead of the full release. 🎧
📀 May 29
🎧 Pre-order begins May 1
🔗 LINK IN BIO.
🎻 Tonight, the National Symphony Orchestra takes the stage at the Trump Kennedy Center for an evening of Puccini with Gianandrea Noseda on the podium.
Three operas. One unforgettable night.
🎟️ kennedy-center.org
