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Argentinian countertenor Franco Fagioli is celebrated worldwide for his interpretations of Handel and Rossini. At the Zurich Opera House, he now presents a program that explores the full breadth of Italian bel canto singing. Arias by Bellini, Donizetti, and Rossini represent the late flowering of a long vocal tradition that began in the 17th century – closely linked to the distinctive timbre of the castrati and countertenors of that era. In the first part of the program, Franco Fagioli showcases arias by Cavalli, Cesti, Scarlatti, and Lotti—some of the most influential Italian opera composers of the time. He is accompanied on piano by Michele D’Elia.

Recital Franco Fagioli

Zurich Opera House

EPSG:4326

TSM presents Franco Fagioli The Last Castrato

The Royal Conservatory of Music

Mithridates, King of Pontus

San Carlo Theatre

Alcina

Mitridate, re di Ponto

Teatro di San Carlo

Countertenor

Franco Fagioli

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 24 - Oct 1, 2026

Mithridates, King of Pontus · Teatro di San Carlo

9 - 11 Oct, 2026

Alcina · Teatro di San Carlo

Past events

Oct 9, 2025

Recital Franco Fagioli · Opernhaus Zürich

Jul 29, 2025

TSM presents Franco Fagioli The Last Castrato · The Royal Conservatory of Music

Future and recently performed repertoire

Farnace in Mitridate, re di Ponto by Mozart

Teatro di San Carlo

Ruggiero in Alcina by Handel

Teatro di San Carlo

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