The year 2024 commemorates 200 years since the birth of Czech composer Bedřich Smetana (1824–1884), whilst also marking the 140th anniversary of his passing. In cooperation with the Janáček Philharmonic Ostrava, the National Moravian-Silesian Theatre will stand as the sole opera house worldwide commemorating these milestones by presenting its own productions of all eight completed […]
The most Italian conductor in the United States is coming to Europe with his orchestra. As Music Director of the Zurich Opera House and Washington‘s National Symphony Orchestra, he embarks on a tour with the symphonic ensemble from 16 to 28 February 2024 that will take him to Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona, Berlin, Nuremberg, Frankfurt, Cologne, […]
Rusalka will be on the bill at the Opéra Royal de Wallonie in Liège from 25 January to 4 February 2024 in a new production by Rodula Gaitanou that rectifies an oversight. For the very first time in its history, the ORW is programming Dvořák‘s superb and spellbinding masterpiece. The score will be conducted by […]
2023 was a busy year for commemorations, but apart from the Callas and Ligeti centenaries, not all the artists and composers received the same media coverage. Such is the case of Edouard Lalo, born on 27 January 1823, who received little coverage on his 200th birthday. The Palazzetto Bru Zane makes up for this injustice […]
The works of contemporary composer Steve Reich are performed all over the world, but this season Paris has the chance to host 16 works by the famous minimalist composer, including two French premieres, as part of the 34th edition of the Présences festival. From 5 to 11 February 2024, at the Maison de la radio, […]
From 9 May to 9 June 2024, the 47th edition of the Dresdner Musikfestspiele will be held under the title “Horizons“. As always, the programme, built by Jan Vogler, will feature great artists. In the iconic venues of this superb city on the banks of the Elbe, the famous cellist welcomes Jeanine De Bique, Matthias […]
The Verona Arena Festival, to be held from June 8 to September 7, 2024, has just revealed the cast, but only of one production for the time being. Crowned Queen of Ice in Turandot in 2021, Queen of Egypt in Aida in 2022, Anna Netrebko confirms her place as the new muse of the world’s […]
Bookings are due by 15 December 2023 for the 45th edition of the celebrated Rossini Opera Festival, to be held from 7 to 23 August 2024 in the charming port city of Pesaro, Capital of Italian Culture 2024. On this occasion, not three but four productions are on the bill, including Bianca e Falliero (directed […]
From 20 January to 16 February 2024, the Palais Garnier reprises Laurent Pelly‘s production of Handel‘s Giulio Cesare, this time conducted by Harry Bicket. After her great success in Ariodante, Emily D’Angelo was eagerly awaited by music lovers in the title role alongside the celestial Lisette Oropesa (Cleopatra) and Marianne Crebassa. A happy event keeps […]
The Gran Teatre del Liceu was looking forward to offering one of the most exciting performances of the international season with Adriana Lecouvreur in June 2024. However, Jonas Kaufmann has cancelled his participation “for reasons beyond the Theatre’s control”, according to the Liceu. Another leading singer, Anita Rachvelishvili, who was due to perform as la […]
