The Arena di Verona noted in a statement that it had been performing this production of “Aida” for two decades, and that it was well known when Blue agreed to appear this summer.

Despite the criticisms, Arena di Verona Opera Festival continued with its “historical Aida”. Many musicians have voiced their concerns, including US soprano Angel Blue, who was due to make her debut ...

Verona opera festival celebrates centenary in City of Love’s arena. As Italy swelters, Verona’s summer music extravaganza is in full swing at an arena older than the Rome colosseum.

In 2019, soprano Tamara Wilson became the first soprano in 106 years to openly criticise the Blackface worn by Aida in the Arena di Verona, whilst playing the role herself. On the second night of the ...

Angel Blue, an African American soprano, has stepped down from her role in La Traviata at the Arena Di Verona in Verona, Italy.. The reason is because a production of Verdi’s opera Aida ...