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 […]
Who, as a child, has never dreamed of becoming a little ballet rat or a magnificent swan on the stage of the Palais Garnier or the Opera Bastille, and of discovering the world of professional dancers? Some were lucky enough to immerse themselves in the magical universe of the Ballet of the Paris Opera alongside […]
No longer just home to one of the best acoustics among modern concert halls in Europe, the Philharmonie de Paris is celebrating its 10th anniversary by launching its first school dedicated to live music production. This hands-on training program, developed in partnership with Sorbonne Nouvelle and the CNSMD of Paris, offers an immersive learning model […]
