Bolshoi Theatre 2020-21 BEGINNING

https://www.bolshoi.ru/en/about/press/articles/announce/2020-21-opening/

Dear Friends! We have not lost a touch with you since the start of quarantine. You watched our broadcasts and shared opinions, followed our social media to see how our artists kept the shape, asked questions, morally supported Bolshoi and expressed hopes to meet again soon. No need to mention that Bolshoi lived with the same hope. We are glad that our artists will finally appear on the great stage of Bolshoi again, and we are looking forward to our beautiful space being filled in with your living breath.
Tickets sale for September repertoire launches on 15 August, and we are sure you will be able to find something interesting for each of you. We are absolutely confident for the first performance on the list. We are happy as well that we have prepared such a wonderful surprise for the opening of the 245th season!
6, 8 and 10 September, Historic Stage will be at mercy of Don Carlo by Giuseppe Verdi. This is a grand opera based on historical events. It is one of the greatest works of the composer, and is not performed as often as some of his other masterpieces-“hits” that are performed worldwide. Bolshoi’s current production was staged in commemoration of the bicentennial of the composer's birthday by the eminent British director, Adrian Noble. This production reflects gloomy magnificence of Spanish court of 16th century with amazing costumes that are resembling the real dresses to the utmost and praises the never-ending pursuit of human freedom. It is that type of opera about which we say: impossible to stage if we do not have a particular performers of the main parts. We open our performance with CONSTELLATION of artists. ANNA NETREBKO will debut as Elizabeth of Valois. Her name reflects the best possible epithets around her persona. YUSIF EYVAZOV will sing a part of Don Carlo, ILDAR ABDRAZAKOV – Philip II, the King of Spain, AGUNDA KULAEVA – Princess Eboli, ELCHIN AZIZOV – Rodrigo!
Spouse Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov have opened opera season in Dresden in June with Don Carlo. It was a concert version, however a shorter one. So we have every right to consider this performance by Anna Netrebko as her debut and are eagerly waiting for it. “This is the biggest joy since the beginning of pandemic!” – comments Süddeutsche Zeitung paper about the role of Elizabeth (23 June, 2020).
Anna Netrebko performed at the Bolshoi earlier on the opening night of Manon Lescaut by Puccini (2016).Her title role gained a tremendous success. (Soon after Don Carlo, she will continue her collaboration with Bolshoi). Yusif Eyvazov permanently performs with us (as Don Carlo, Des Grieux, Herman, earlier – Mario Cavaradossi). Ildar Abdrazakov has already sung a part of King Philip at Bolshoi a few times – music lovers remember they were incredible experiences. Moreover, of course, we are proud to present our leading artists – Agunda Kulaeva and Elchin Azizov who are occupied in the most of our repertoire.


Don Carlo. Performance Cancellation.
Order of Refund

https://www.bolshoi.ru/en/about/press/articles/none/DC-2020-09-10/

Dear viewers!
Unfortunately, today, 10 September, Don Carlo on Historic Stage is cancelled due to illness of Ildar Abdrazakov. Primary analysis shows coronavirus. Although further examination is needed, administration of the Bolshoi Theatre took decision to cancel performance. It is impossible to take risk of the people’s health at the current state.
If the ticket was purchased online and at the box offices with bank card refund will be received without the need to fill in Refund form in the period of 14 days since the date of performance cancellation.
If tickets were purchase with cashless method at the Bolshoi Theatre box offices, you can receive refund by coming to the box office in person before 20 September. Box office is located in administrative building. Working hours are 11 am – 8 pm.
Dear guests, kindly keep social distance (no less than 1, 5 meters).
Service is only provided if customers are wearing mask and gloves.
Thank you for understanding.

Anna Netrebko
Anna Netrebko - Wiener Opernball 2004
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhfUseqsk3w
Anna Netrebko - Rusalka (Dvořák).avi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXgTkSYi0GA


Yusif Eyvazov 
https://yusifeyvazov.com/
Anna Netrebko & Yusif Eyvazov ⭐ Opernball-Talk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCRKrjOcyrE


Ildar Abdrazakov
http://ildarabdrazakov.com/
Ildar Abdrazakov - Ella giammai m'amo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfAS5jOi-nM


Agunda Kulaeva
https://imgartists.com/roster/agunda-kulaeva/
Дон Карлос, Большой театр -X, А. Кулаева
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stnUKqHBi7E


Elchin Azizov 
https://www.bolshoi.ru/en/persons/opera/1185/
Don Carlo
https://www.bolshoi.ru/performances/en/711/
Barrett Wissman: Festival Del Sole/Tuscan Sun Festival (Short)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkJZKJ1FoYs&feature=emb_title
A tempting glimpse of the event that took place in Cortona and Florence Italy over 10 years that promoted culture, the arts, the local economy and the restoration of the theater. As a result, the city of Cortona granted honorary citizenship to Barrett Wissman. The Tuscan American Association chose its founders, Barrett Wissman and Nina Kotova, as recipients of their annual award recognizing those who do extraordinary work promoting cultural and economic exchange between the US and Italy.
https://imgartists.com/roster/elchin-azizov/
Elchin Azizov sings Aleko's Cavatina (www.talents-of-world.com)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnIfBDkTtwo

SEP 11, 2020
Michele Pertusi Replaces Ildar Abdrazakov in Wiener Staatsoper’s ‘Don Carlos’
By Francisco Salazar
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of Verdi’s “Don Carlos.”
The company revealed that Michele Pertusi will take over the role of Philippe II for Ildar Abdrazakov, who tested positive for COVID-19.
In a statement, the company noted, “as the artist himself announced, Ildar Abdrazakov tested positive for the coronavirus in Russia. The  Wiener Staatsoper wishes the singer a speedy recovery and a symptom-free course. Due to the illness, he cannot come to the extensive rehearsals for the revival of “Don Carlos” and will therefore not sing the role of Philippe II.”
Pertusi has performed at the Wiener Staatsoper in multiple performances of suc operas as “Don Pasquale” and “La Cenerentola.”
Pertusi joins a cast that includes Jonas Kaufmann, Igor Golovatenko, Roberto Scandiuzzi, Malin Byström, and Eve-Maud Hubeaux. Bertrand de Billy conducts the production which opens on Sept. 27, 2020.


Ildar Abdrazakov Le veau d'or from Gounoud 's Faust
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90jbAKTwPTk


Michele Pertusi (Bass-Baritone)
Born: February 12, 1965 - Parma or Pesaro, Italy
http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Pertusi-Michele.htm


Michele Pertusi & Ievgen Orlov "Il Grande Inquisitor" Don Carlo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpXt2t_PTBA
Il Grande Inquisitor...  Don Carlo. Verdi.
Filippo - Michele Pertusi
Il Grande Inquisitore - Ievgen Orlov
Conductor - Daniel Oren
Festival Verdi 2016 Teatro Regio di Parma. Italy


Schedule
https://www.operabase.com/artists/michele-pertusi-12454/en