Every self-respecting Frenchman is a master of the art of criticism. Parisians even have the reputation of being champions in this field, as it is well known that “J’aime rien, je suis parisien” (‘I don’t like anything, I’m Parisian’). The famous opening ceremony was therefore awaited with posed detachment before arousing enthusiasm and joy, the […]
Every summer from July 10 to August 25, the Dubrovnik Summer Festival attracts art lovers to the sun-soaked and stone-walled city of Dubrovnik, transforming the pearl of the Adriatic into the heart of culture. The audience has the opportunity to create priceless memories every day and enjoy the diverse program of one of the oldest […]
We were stunned to learn on Sunday 16 June 2024 of the terrible news of the death of soprano Jodie Devos. An admirable artist and warm personality, she was only 35 years old and had a great career ahead of her. In the space of a few months, breast cancer had taken the life of […]
After causing a sensation as Strauss‘s perverse Salome at the Opéra Bastille last season, Elza van den Heever returns to her sultry director Lydia Steier, this time to play the pure Julia, heroine of Spontini’s La Vestale. The superb soprano, on stage in Paris from 15 June to 11 July 2024, will be partnered by […]
As it enters its 7th year, the Voix des Outre-mer competition is breaking new ground with a new award. The Christiane Eda Pierre prize will be awarded to the candidate from a friendly French overseas country. All you have to do to enter is live in a French-speaking country or speak French. The winner will […]
Nikolay Khozyainov, a young Russian pianist and composer, will give his first concert at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées on 22 June 2024, where he will perform the French premiere of his work Petals of Peace, created for a Concert for Peace at the United Nations in November 2022. This will in fact be the second […]
The famous Festival della Valle d’Itria celebrates its 50th anniversary this season with two major events. Bellini’s Norma conducted by Fabio Luisi and Handel’s Ariodante conducted by Federico Maria Sardelli are scheduled with, as always for the institution, historically informed performances. To mark the occasion, M&O in partnership with Classica magazine are taking their readers […]
Last month, Music & Opera joined the famous social network Tiktok. Looking for cultural recommendations and our rankings of the 10 most beautiful operas to see at least once in your life? Why not take a look at our short videos! We’ll be sharing fun content about opera, classical music and ballet. Discover our Tiktok […]
The terrible Armide has inspired many opera composers of genius. The Opéra Comique welcomes the heroine back from 17 to 25 June 2024, but it’s not the same music. Music lovers who heard Gluck‘s Armide last season will be able to draw comparisons with Lully‘s Armide, with the same libretto by Philippe Quinault and the […]
With its three major halls, the Národní divadlo, the Prague National Opera ends its season in style with a sensational Festival. The Opera Nova Festival, to be held from June 14 to 22, 2024, will focus on modernity, with exceptional productions of works from the 20th and 21st centuries. György Ligeti‘s demented opera Le Grand […]
