Brian Jagde Withdraws from Arena di Verona & Puccini Festival Due to Health Issues - OperaWire
(Credit: Chris Singer)Brian Jagde has canceled his upcoming performances at the Arena di Verona and Puccini Festival due to health issues. The tenor took tosocial mediaand said, ” I hope you’re all having a. . .
(Credit: Chris Singer)Brian Jagde has canceled his upcoming performances at the Arena di Verona and Puccini Festival due to health issues. The tenor took tosocial mediaand said, ” I hope you’re all having a good summer and spending time with friends & family. I was looking forward to enjoying some time off myself in between performances this month, but unfortunately I’m recovering from urgent surgeries that I needed to address lingering issues from my health challenges last year. I am very sorry not to make my debut at Festival Puccini Torre del Lago this weekend, and also to miss the Turandot performances at the Arena di Verona this month, a place I always love to sing in the summer. ”He added, “I’m already feeling better and turning corners thanks to a dedicated medical team, and my own personal team as well. The recovery process is moving in the right direction, and I’m feeling focused and stronger every day! Thank you all for your support, and I look forward to getting back on stage and singing for you again soon. ”As a result Jorge de Leon will sing the role of Calaf at the Puccini Festival on August 1 while a replacement for his Sept. 11 performance in Verona has not been announced. ByFrancisco SalazarFRANCISCO SALAZAR, (Publisher) has worked as a journalist for more than a decade with multiple publications. He is a media producer and a classically trained cellist. With OperaWire he has lectured at Bard College and been featured on Fred Plotkin, Jennifer Rowley and Angel Blue's programs. He holds a Masters in Media Management from the New School and a Bachelor's in Film Production and Italian studies from Hofstra University.