Stefano Mazzonis di Pralafera

Stefano Mazzonis di Pralafera (24 June 1948 – 7 February 2021) was an Italian opera director.[1] He directed the Opéra Royal de Wallonie from 2007 to 2021.

Stefano Mazzonis di Pralafera
Born24 June 1948
Rome, Italy
Died (aged 72)
Liège, Belgium
NationalityItalian
OccupationOpera Director

Biography

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Born into Nobility in Rome, Mazzonis di Pralafera was a lawyer early in his career. He became director of the Teatro Communale di Bologna in 2004,[2] and subsequently moved to Belgium to lead the Opéra Royal de Wallonie in 2007.[3] He directed several pieces by Italian composers, such as Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, Gioachino Rossini, Gaetano Donizetti, and others.

Stefano Mazzonis di Pralafera died of cancer in Liège, Belgium on 7 February 2021 at the age of 72.[4] His term as Director was set to expire on 31 July 2022.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Stefano Mazzonis, la jeunesse à l'opéra". RTBF (in French). 16 February 2018.
  2. ^ "Liège : les citoyen(ne)s d'honneur 2019 sont connu(e)s !". DH Les Sports (in French). 14 August 2019.
  3. ^ "Décès de Stefano Mazzonis di Pralafera, Directeur de l'Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège". Olyrix (in French). 7 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Stefano Mazzonis est décédé". La Libre (in French). 7 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Stefano Mazzonis di Pralafera, directeur général et artistique de l'Opéra Royal de Wallonie, est décédé". RTBF (in French). 7 February 2021.
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