Sophie Koch, Anita Hartig, Rosa Feola & Nina Stemme Lead Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse’s 2022-23 Season

The Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse has announced its 2022-23 season featuring opera and recitals. Here is a look: Opera The season opens with Dvorák’s “Rusalka” conducted by Frank Beermann and directed by Stefano Poda. The opera stars Anita Hartig, Aleksei Isaev, Piotr Buszewski, Béatrice Uria-Monzon, and Janina Bachle. Performance Dates: Oct. 6-16, 2022 Vannina Santoni, Anaïs Constans, Kévin Amiel, {…}

Jan 28, 2022

Théatre du Capitole Toulouse Announces Cast Change for ‘Carmen’

The Théatre du Capitole Toulouse has announced a cast change for its performance on Jan. 29. The company noted that Michael Fabiano will sing the role of Don Jose joining a cast that includes Eva Zaïcik in the title role, Pierre-Yves Pruvot as Escamillo, and Anaïs Constans as Micaëla. The cast is rounded out by Julien Véronèse, Victor Sicard, Marie-Bénédicte Souquet, {…}

Sep 22, 2021

Théâtre Capitole de Toulouse Announces New Cast Change for ‘La Gioconda’

The Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse has announced that Roberto Scandiuzzi will sing the role of Alvise in the company’s upcoming production of “La Gioconda.” The bass will replace Marco Spotti, who was forced to withdraw from the production due to illness. Scandiuzzi is a well-known bass whose repertoire ranges from Verdi to the French and Russian repertoire. He is {…}

Feb 1, 2021

La Monnaie & Théâtre du Capitole Close Until March

Two theaters have announced they will remain closed for the month of February and into March. La Monnaie du Mont in Brussels announced that it will remain closed in February and will be streaming a program entirely dedicated to Mozart instead. Meanwhile, Toulouse’s Théâtre du Capitole in France will remain closed into March. As a result, the company has decided to {…}

Oct 12, 2020

David Alegret Steps Into The Cast of ‘Il Turco in Italia’ at Bilbao Ópera

(Credit: © Juan Miguel Morales) ABAO Bilbao Ópera has announced that tenor David Alegret will take over the role of Don Narciso in all the performances of Rossini’s “Il Turco in Italia” at the Bilbao Ópera. Alegret wil replace tenor Juan José de León. Alegret will join a cast that includes Paolo Bordogna in the role of Selim, Sabina Puértolas {…}

Jul 2, 2020

Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse Announces Changes to 2020-21 Season

The Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse has announced a production change to its 2020-21 season. The French company announced that its opening production of Bizet’s “Les Pêcheurs de Perles ” will be replaced by “Così Fan Tutte.” Speranza Scappucci will conduct Mozart’s masterwork with Ivan Alexandre directing. The cast will include Anne-Catherine Gillet, Alexandre Duhamel, Jean-Fernand Setti, and Mathias Vidal, {…}

Apr 3, 2020

Marina Rebeka, Ricarda Merbeth & Stéphane Degout Lead Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse’s 2020-21 Season

The Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse has announced its 2020-21 season. Here is a look at the opera and vocal performances. Productions Bizet’s “Les Pêcheurs de Perles” opens the season in a new production by Thomas Lebrun. Emmanuel Plasson conducts the production with Anne-Catherine Gillet, Mathias Vidal, Alexandre Duhamel, and Jean-Fernand Setti. Performance Dates: Sept. 26-Oct. 9, 2020 Catherine Hunold {…}

Oct 9, 2019

Marina Rebeka’s ‘Norma’ To Be Broadcast

The Théâtre du Capitole du Toulouse is set to broadcast the new production of Bellini’s “Norma.” The production starring Marina Rebeka, Karine Deshayes, and Airam Hernández star in the production by Anne Delbée. Giampaolo Bisanti conducts the performance. The performance will be broadcast on Oct. 10, 2019 on France TV at 8 p.m. CEST / 2:00 p.m. EDT,Radio Classique at 9 {…}

Apr 4, 2019

Marina Rebeka, Sophie Koch & Jean-François Borras Headline Théâtre du Capitole’s 2019-20 Season

The Théâtre du Capitole has announced its 2019-20 season featuring nine operatic productions and a number of recitals. Here is a look at what to expect. Marina Rebeka and Klára Kolonits share the title role in Bellini’s “Norma” in a new production by Anne Delbée. The cast is rounded out by Karine Deshayes and Ilseyar Khayrullova who portraya Adalgisa, Martin Mühle and Airam Hernández {…}

Mar 28, 2018

Anita Hartig, Sophie Koch & Annick Massis Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse’s 2018-19 Season

The Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse has announced its 2018-19 Season featuring eight opera productions and a number of recitals. Here is a look at what the season will offer. Productions The season opens with Verdi’s “La Traviata” conducted by George Petrou in a production by Pierre Rambert. Anita Hartig and Polina Pastirchak alternate the lead role with tenors Airam Hernández {…}