The opera inspired by "Il Postino", the sweet Italian 1994 movie that moved us so with the talent of the late, great Massimo Troisi and Philippe Noiret, has been postponed. Placido Domingo, LA Opera General Director, commissioned the work and the premiere of Daniel Catán’s work was expected to open the L.A. season this coming September: but it has been postponed. Domingo was supposed to appear in Noiret's role, and Rolando Villazon in Troisi's.
This and more (esp re: James Conlon's Ring) in the introduction of the 2009-2010 season that went on earlier today in Los Angeles .