The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, which is opening a great season with Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice, is launching the residency of the ensemble Les Siècles and its prestigious conductor, François-Xavier Roth. The orchestra, which performs on historical instruments, will be performing three symphonic concerts, one staged opera, one opera in concert version and two concerts for […]
The 32nd season 2022-2023 of Philippe Maillard Productions gives voice to countertenors with numerous concerts in Paris which will see Alexander Chance (5/10), Reginald Mobley (7/11), Tim Mead (16/11), Valer Sabadus (12/12), Hugh Cutting (30/01), Paul Figuier (6/03) or Andreas Scholl (24/01) on the occasion of his 30 years of career! Book your tickets […]
The Verona Arena Opera Festival may be a mainstream event, but it is no joke when it comes to artistic standards. While conducting Puccini’s Turandot last August, Plácido Domingo deeply disappointed the members of the orchestra who criticised him for having botched the rehearsals and the performance. Faced with the criticism, the singer and conductor […]
Two of our greatest sopranos, Jodie Devos and Sabine Devieilhe, will be on stage in the same role in September 2022, each in her native country. At the Opéra Royal de Wallonie Liège from 20 September to 1 October 2022, Jodie Devos will have Philippe Talbot and Lionel Lhote as her partners, while Sabine Devieilhe […]
The renowned and prestigious Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia opens its 2022-23 season with, for once, an opera in concert version. On 18, 20 and 22 October 2022, the furious music of Elektra, Richard Strauss’ stunning opera, will resound in the Sala Santa Cecilia of the Parco della Musica. Music director Antonio Pappano‘s cast […]
As always, New York’s Metropolitan Opera is betting big on the opening performance of its season. By choosing Sondra Radvanovsky to performs Cherubini’s Medea (from 27 September 2022), Peter Gelb has once again placed her in the footsteps of another star who has distinguished herself in this mythical role, a certain Maria Callas… The 2022 […]
Spectators at the Festival dell’Arena di Verona who were present at the incredible temple of opera on 28 August 2022 for a performance of Verdi’s Aida were in for a nice surprise. While another tenor had been announced, they were able to witness the Verona stage debut of Jonas Kaufmann as Radames. After the recitals, […]
The Music & Opera Around the World Guide 2022-2023 is out! The book offers a detailed view of the opera and music season of opera houses, dance companies and orchestras around the world. You will find : – The season of the most famous orchestras and opera houses in the world with photos and all […]
While the second round has only just ended in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, the fifth edition of the Voix des Outre-mer competition is already shaping up to be a memorable one. The first final was held in Saint-Ouen (at the Region’s headquarters) on Saturday 2 July 2022 for candidates from Ile-de-France representing Martinique, Guadeloupe, Reunion, Guyana […]
