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Lucerne Festival announces its 2026 season.

This article only features vocal concerts. 

Soprano Miah Persson solos in the world premiere of composer in residence, Mark Andre’s “Im Entsiegeln 1 for soprano and orchestra.” Baldur Brönnimann conducts the Lucerne Festival Contemporary Orchestra.

Performance Date: August 22, 2026

Mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli and soprano Mélissa Petit star in Gluck’s “Orfeo ed Euridice.” They are joined by Chorus of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo. Gianluca Capuano conducts Les Musiciens du Prince.

Performance Date: August 23, 2026

The Luzerner Theater Opera Ensemble present works by Peter Maxwell Davies in “Mad King & Medea.” Marie Lambert-Le Bihan directs and Maria Radzikhovskiy conducts the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra.

Performance Dates: August 28 & September 9, 2026

Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato performs in Mahler’s “Rückert-Lieder.” Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the Met Orchestra.

Performance Date: August 30, 2026

Cape Town Opera’s Vocal Ensemble presents Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess.” Magdalene Minnaar directs. Kwamé Ryan conducts the Chineke! Orchestra.

Performance Date: September 13, 2026