Hardly had he unpacked his bags in Nice, and Lionel Bringuier is already setting his sights on new horizons! After two successful seasons at the helm of the Nice Philharmonic Orchestra, the conductor is preparing to leave his native city once again to take up the baton as Music Director of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra […]
After months of eager anticipation, the Paris Opera Ballet has finally lifted the veil on the long-awaited cast of Sylvia. While casting is usually announced two months in advance, the line-up for this new production by Manuel Legris has only just been revealed — a mere three weeks before the premiere on 8 May 2025 […]
A first for Venice’s illustrious Teatro La Fenice: Der Protagonist, the expressionist masterpiece by Kurt Weill, will be performed not at La Fenice itself but on the stage of the Teatro Malibran, across five dates – 2, 4, 10, 13 and 15 May 2025. This remarkable project boasts a brand-new production directed by the celebrated […]
Alessandra Ferri, the legendary étoile of Milan’s La Scala, is poised to write a dazzling new chapter in her illustrious career as she takes up the role of Artistic Director of the Wiener Staatsballett. From 1st September 2025, the renowned Viennese ballet company will embark on a bold new journey, as Martin Schläpfer — who […]
After a first European tour in January 2025, Gustavo Dudamel returns to the Old Continent—this time, to its southern lands. Indeed, it is in Catalonia, at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona and the Palau de Musica, that the renowned Venezuelan conductor, leading the prestigious London Symphony Orchestra, will reunite with his European audience […]
Since the beginning of the 2024–2025 season, a new ensemble has joined the ranks of the Paris Opera, the prestigious French institution. Conceived by José Martinez, the director of dance, the Junior Ballet is an independent company distinct from the main the Paris Opera Ballet, composed of eighteen young dancers aged between 18 and 23. […]
Time flies! And since last Thursday, it has been marking the milestones of an exceptional career. Roberto Bolle has just celebrated his 50th birthday, with more than 33 of those years spent on the stage of La Scala di Milano. A dancer of international stature, he quickly established himself among the great figures of ballet. […]
Baroque music lovers make a pilgrimage to Beaune to indulge in the rich offerings of the International Baroque Opera Festival. Staying true to the vision of Anne Blanchard and the late Kader Hassissi, the festival’s new artistic director, Maximilien Hondemarck, has unveiled a program where regular attendees will once again find the great names of […]
In just a few concerts, the dazzling soprano Asmik Grigorian has conquered the Parisian audience, just as she has already won over music lovers worldwide. Whether in recital or concert, she has been an unforgettable Salome and Tatiana, a moving Madama Butterfly, and a breathtaking Turandot. She leaves a lasting impression in every role she […]
