Opéra de Paris 2024 Review: Médée

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Photo credit: Elisa Haberer / Opéra national de Paris Paris Opera’s production of Charpentier’s “Médée” is not bad, but throughout the performance, operagoers will be filled with a sensation of uneasiness. It is not necessarily because of its murderous plot, but because the production feels unsuited to its musicians. It leaves one with the feeling of wearing a garment lent {…}

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Opéra de París’ Budget Reduced by Six Million

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The French Ministry of Culture has announced the reduction of the Opéra de París’ budget. According to Radiofrance, the budget will be cut by six million euros. Furthermore, the news comes after the cancellation of more than 200 million credits imposed on the Ministry of Culture, resulting in nationwide budget cuts to large cultural institutions. In 2023, the Opéra de {…}

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Nicole Car Addresses Early Stop to ‘Simon Boccanegra’ at Opera de Paris

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Soprano Nicole Car took to social media to address the events at the Opéra de Paris on March 25, 2024. The company presented “Simon Boccanegra” on March 25, but was forced to stop the performance and send audiences home without completing the opera. The soprano clarified what had happened in her post. Car clarified, “Dear friends, During last night’s performance {…}

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Opéra de Paris 2024 Review: Simon Boccanegra

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(Photo credit: Vincent Pontet-OnP) A few years ago, when Bieito’s staging of “Simon Boccanegra” premiered at the Paris Opera, the reviews were abysmal. Few things are as catchy in the opera world as negative consensus. I got to see the same production with a very similar cast last weekend, and, somehow, I think it was one of the most emotional {…}

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Benjamin Bernheim, Lisette Oropesa, Ludovic Tézier & Asmik Grigorian Lead Opéra de Paris’ 2024-25 Season

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The Opéra de Paris has announced its 2024-25 season. Opera Verdi’s “Falstaff” opens the season with a cast that includes Ambrogio Maestri, Olivia Boen, Marie-Andrée Bouchard-Lesieur, Andrei Kymach, Gregory Bonfatti, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Iván Ayón-Rivas, and Federica Guida. Michael Schønwandt conducts the production by Dominique Pitoiset. Performance Dates: Sept. 10-30, 2024 Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” will star Eleonora Buratto, Elena Stikhina, Aude {…}

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Opéra de Paris Announces New Cast Change for ‘Don Quichotte’

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The Opéra de Paris has announced a cast change for its production of “Don Quichotte.” The company said that Marianne Crebassa has withdrawn from the production for personal reasons. As a result, the role of La Belle Dulcinée will be played by Gaëlle Arquez. Arquez was originally set to sing “La Cenerentola” at the Gran Teatre del Liceu but was {…}

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Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Change for ‘La Traviata’

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The Opéra de Paris has announced a cast change for its performance on Feb. 25 of “La Traviata.” The company said that Kristina Mkhitaryan has withdrawn from the production. As a result, the role of Violetta Valery will be performed by Lisette Oropesa. Oropesa is well known for her interpretation of Violetta and has performed the role at the Metropolitan Opera, {…}

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Opéra de Paris 2023-24 Review: Beatrice di Tenda

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(Photo: Franck Ferville) Unfortunately, I could not attend the opening night of Paris Opera’s premiere of “Beatrice di Tenda.” I even tried to emulate the experience of an opening night: I avoided, as much as I could, reading the reviews. But, before I could stop them, a few friends had stressed how negative most reviews were. After watching the opera, {…}

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Opéra de Paris to Stream ‘Beatrice di Tenda’ with Tamara Wilson & Quinn Kelsey

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The Opéra de Paris is set to livestream Bellini’s “Beatrice di Tenda” on Feb. 15, 2024. The opera will be broadcast on the company’s streaming platform and will star Tamara Wilson in the title role alongside Quinn Kelsey, Theresa Kronthaler, Pene Pati, Amitai Pati, and Taesung Lee. Mark Wigglesworth conducts the Bellini rarity in a production by Peter Sellars. The production {…}

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Opéra de Paris 2024 Review: Médée

Opéra de París’ Budget Reduced by Six Million

Nicole Car Addresses Early Stop to ‘Simon Boccanegra’ at Opera de Paris

Opéra de Paris 2024 Review: Simon Boccanegra

Benjamin Bernheim, Lisette Oropesa, Ludovic Tézier & Asmik Grigorian Lead Opéra de Paris’ 2024-25 Season

Opéra de Paris Announces New Cast Change for ‘Don Quichotte’

Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Change for ‘La Traviata’

Opéra de Paris 2023-24 Review: Beatrice di Tenda

Opéra de Paris to Stream ‘Beatrice di Tenda’ with Tamara Wilson & Quinn Kelsey