The name Bach is invariably associated with the city of Leipzig, where the cantor spent most of his career. His son, Johann Christian Bach, was born there and, like Carl Philipp Emanuel (another of Bach‘s more famous composer sons), composed numerous operas. On September 21, 2024, for the season opening of the Oper Leipzig, Amadis, […]
The great American choreographer John Neumeier has just turned a page in his exemplary artistic life. Having just bid farewell to the Hamburg Ballet, which he directed for 51 years, the choreographer is not giving up the stage. Beginning in the 1940s, his career, recently crowned with a “lifetime achievement award” by the specialized magazine […]
After shining in this same role at the Paris Opera, French tenor Benjamin Bernheim is preparing to conquer America as Hoffmann, the hero with broken dreams. Offenbach’s famous and unique opera, Les Contes d’Hoffmann, returns to the Metropolitan Opera starting September 24, 2024, as the season opener (notably with Pretty Yende as Olympia). But Parisian […]
The antics of Valérie Lesort and Christian Hecq, the famous directors, have made the beautiful evenings of the Opéra-Comique as with this priceless Domino Noir by Auber where the intervention of the pig José left its mark. The joyful production is being revived from September 20 to 28, 2024 with the musical direction of Louis […]
Even though every year, music lovers around the world eagerly await the date of December 7th, the official opening of its season, the famous Teatro alla Scala in Milan is not closed. From September 4th to 18th, 2024, it is the young singers of its prestigious academy who will be on stage to defend the […]
Opera Ballet Vlaanderen has just announced a cast change with Irish soprano Celine Byrne replacing Elena Guseva in the role of Cio-Cio-San. Puccini’s Madama Butterfly will be on the bill at the Antwerp Opera from 8 September and then at the Ghent Opera from 4 October 2024, in a production by Mariano Pensotti conducted by […]
She was the sensation of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games! Perched atop the Grand Palais in her sublime blue-white-and-red dress, Axelle Saint-Cirel stunned the world with a vibrant rendition of La Marseillaise. The winner of the 2023 edition of the Voix des Outre-Mer competition is returning to her roots. She will be […]
The 2024-2025 season at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées is special for many reasons. It marks the final season curated by Michel Franck, the vibrant artistic director who has been at the helm since 2010. To celebrate, he has prepared a dazzling lineup that will delight all music lovers. Some events are bound to be highly […]
Alexander Neef, director of the Paris National Opera, has crafted a 2024-2025 season that now defines his artistic policy. Between new creations, heritage works, and major revivals, music lovers can look forward to rediscovering the great institution that garners admiration from all, especially with José Martínez, the impeccable dance director. With his international stature, he […]
Alexander Neef, director of the Paris National Opera, has crafted a 2024-2025 season that now defines his artistic policy. Between new creations, heritage works, and major revivals, music lovers can now rejoice in finding the great institution that everyone admires, especially with José Martínez, the impeccable director of dance. With his international stature, he offers […]
