Riccardo Chailly
Riccardo Chailly is an esteemed Italian conductor celebrated for his interpretations of the classical repertoire, particularly works by Mahler, Brahms, and Verdi. He has held prominent positions with major orchestras around the world, including the Gewandhaus Orchestra in Leipzig. Chailly was recently in the news due to his unfortunate absence from the Lucerne Festival's spring concerts due to health issues, which led to Rafael Payare and Franz Welser-Möst stepping in to conduct.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Riccardo Chailly was the conductor of the Orchestra Verdi during one of Damiano Michieletto's productions.
Damiano Michieletto: «Il dialetto veneto è la mia lingua. Ho iniziato come cantautore. Netrebko in pigiama alle prove, Venezi? È lei che deve ricucire»
Italy· 2026-01-31
Riccardo Chailly, the conductor, was taken to the hospital after experiencing health issues during a performance at La Scala.
Riccardo Chailly, malore alla Scala. Interrotta la rappresentazione della «Lady Macbeth»Italy· 2025-12-11
Riccardo Chailly is highlighted as the star of the evening for his passionate conducting.
La recensione di Lady Macbeth: Chailly mattatore, Jakubiak eccelle in un’opera iperrealisticaItaly· 2025-12-07
Riccardo Chailly is a renowned conductor who has a deep passion for the works of composer Dmitri Shostakovich.
Riccardo Chailly: «Un caposaldo del Novecento. Sogno che Irina, la vedova, possa essere con noi»Italy· 2025-12-07
Riccardo Chailly is the conductor of the opera at Scala.
Prima della Scala, le sfide di Lady Macbeth: storia tra sesso e violenza nell’Urss Anni 50Italy· 2025-12-07
Riccardo Chailly is the chief conductor of the Lucerne Festival Orchestra and conducted two programs at the festival.
grosse Dirigierkunst am Lucerne Festival
Switzerland· 2025-08-25
Riccardo Chailly is noted for his role in the Mahler festival.
Mālera festivāls Amsterdamā. Tikai reizi mūžā / Diena
Latvia· 2025-05-08
Riccardo Chailly is the chief conductor of the Lucerne Festival Orchestra and the La Scala.
Die Berliner Philharmoniker verabschieden sich von Baden-BadenSwitzerland· 2025-04-17
Riccardo Chailly had to cancel his participation in the spring concerts due to health reasons.
Franz Welser-Möst begeistert am Lucerne Festival mit Beethovens NeunterSwitzerland· 2025-04-15
