Major event of the 2021 Arena di Verona Opera Festival! On June 19 and 22, 2021, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the creation of Verdi’s Aida, a concert version of the masterpiece will be conducted by the great Riccardo Muti with an exceptional cast, as it should be, Sonya Yoncheva, Anita Rachvelishvili, […]
Verdi’s La Traviata at the Teatro Digitale” dell’Opera di Roma. The production by the filmmaker Sofia Coppola which has been a big hit when it was created in 2016 is now available online on the YouTube channel of the Italian institution as well as a many opera and ballet titles. Enough to wait until the […]
An example to follow ? The Minister-President of Bavaria Markus Söder announced a rescue plan for the cultural sector by increasing public spending on Culture from 90 million euros to 200 million. His statement “Bavaria is a country of culture” should be listened by a lot of leaders … Photo : Façade du Nationaltheater © […]
One of the best orchestras in the world defends one of the greatest composers at a Virtual Festival. The Amsterdam Concertgebouworkest offers on its virtual platform the 10 Mahler symphonies performed by Mariss Jansons, Daniele Gatti, Lorin Maazel, Ivan Físcher, Fabio Luisi, Bernard Haitink or Pierre Boulez while awaiting the reopening of the legendary hall. […]
A gift from la ville rose. As all the great opear houses in the world, the superb Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse offers a broadcast of one of his production this season. Bellini’s Norma starring Marina Rebeka and Karine Deshayes not to be missed on French TV, France 5, on Saturday 23 May at 22h25 […]
Savonlinna « same same but different » ! Due to the coronavirus epidemic, the famous Finnish Festival in the medieval Olavinlinna castle had to postpone his summer’s festival until 2021. All six opera production scheduled in 2020 will now take place in 2021. The Gala concert starring Karita Mattila is also maintained. Verdi’s La Traviata, […]
The charming and very exceptional Baroque Festival of Drottningholms Castle in Sweden is also undergoing the throes of viral cancellations but the good news is the 2020 production in postponed to 2021. The performances of Handel’s Agrippina (starring Ann Hallenberg, Nahuel Di Pierro or Bruno de Sá) will take place from August 7 to 21, […]
A famous Russian violinist on Haydn’s land. Julian Rachlin, the internationally renowned artist, has been appointed artistic director of the Herbstgold, the Eisenstadt Festival. The charming Austrian city is famous to host the Princes Esterházy’s palace, patrons of Haydn, but also the famous hall (the Haydnsaal), one of the best acoustics in the world. […]
Philippe Maillard with his concerts serie Philippe Maillard Productions has established himself as a major and essential actor of classical and baroque music in Paris. The 2020-2021 season which has just been released will be special since it will be the thirtieth edition enhanced with some concerts postponed from 19/20. See all performances and book […]
The Royaumont Festival stands! The general director of the Foundation Francis Maréchal announced: “Subject to health and legal context, we are planning a lighter program, one concert or performance per weekend. The Festival will be held from Sunday September 6 to Saturday October 31. ” Photo : Festival de Royaumont © DR
