Paris Opéra Play Announces Spring 2025-26 Broadcasts

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Paris Opéra Play (POP), the Paris Opera‘s streaming platform, will broadcast several productions live or in replay through the end of its 2025-26 season. The season opens on April 24 with a live broadcast of Philip Glass’s “Satyagraha,” conducted by Ingo Metzmacher and directed by Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber. Antonín Dvořák’s “Rusalka,” conducted by Kazushi Ōno in a {…}

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Cast Change: Étienne Dupuis Steps into Performances of ‘Un Ballo in Maschera’ at the Paris Opera

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Opéra National de Paris has announced cast change for its production of “Un Ballo in Maschera.” The company said that Igor Golovatenko has withdrawn from the production and will be replaced by Étienne Dupuis on Jan. 27, 30 and February 2, 2026. Dupuis made his Paris debut in 2009 and has since performed in productions of “Pelléas et Mélisande,” “Don {…}

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The Paris Opera Opens Auditions for New Choir School

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The Paris Opera has announced that auditions are open for its new choir school. This children’s choir directed by Morgan Jourdain will receive training in music and the performing arts, which will include a specific curriculum in voice, movement, and theatrical expression. Training classes will take place at schools in the morning, then in the afternoon at the Paris Opera. {…}

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Paris Opera Competition Announces 2025 Winners

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The Paris Opera Competition has announced its 2025 winners. The first prize winner was Welsh baritone Steffan Lloyd Owen, a member of the International Opera Studio at Zurich Opera while second prize went to Russian soprano Elene Gvritishvili, a graduate of the St. Petersburg State Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatoire and of the Bolshoi Young Artist Programme The Audience prize was awarded to {…}

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Cast Change: Christopher Maltman Steps into Paris Opera’s ‘Die Walküre’

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The Opéra de Paris has announced a cast change for its production of “Die Walküre.” The company said that Iain Paterson, who is ill, has cancelled the dress rehearsal, preview, and premiere of “Die Walküre.” As a result, the role of Wotan will be performed by Christopher Maltman on 8 and 11 November 2025.” Maltman is a well-known singer who has {…}

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Cast Change: Aleksandra Kurzak Joins Paris Opera’s ‘Aida’

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The Opéra de Paris has announced a cast change for its final two performances of “Aida.” The company said, “Ewa Plonka will not be performing in the last two performances of ‘Aida.’” As a result, “the role of Aida will be played by Aleksandra Kurzak for the performances on Nov. 1 and 4, 2025.” Kurzak recently made her role debut {…}

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Paris Opera Play Announces 2025-26 Streaming Slate

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The streaming platform, Paris Opera Play, unveils its season for 2025-26. This article only features classical vocal performances. All performances are broadcast live and available for replay for 30 days after airing. Verdi’s “Aida” stars Saioa Hernández in the title role. She is joined by Piotr Beczała, Ève-Maud Hubeaux, Roman Burdenko, Alexander Köpeczi, Krzysztof Bączyk, Manase Latu, and Margarita Polonskaya. {…}

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Aigul Akhmetshina Responds to Criticism Following Paris Opera Cancelations Due to Visa Issues

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After canceling her recent performances at the Paris Opera, Aigul Akhmetshina is responding to the criticism she received. The mezzo said, “Thank you for your attention to my – it means you care. But I kindly ask that before jumping to conclusions, we all remember there’s often so much more to a story than what’s visible from the outside. I {…}

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Aigul Akhmetshina Cancels All Paris Opera Performances of ‘Il Barbiere di Siviglia’ Due to Visa Issues

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Aigul Akhmetshina has canceled her remaining performances of “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” at the Paris Opera due to visa issues. The mezzo took to social media and said, “I’m sad to announce that my visa situation is still not resolved. Because of this, I’ve missed rehearsal and the first performance, and unfortunately, I will also miss the second show. Together {…}

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Paris Opéra Play Announces Spring 2025-26 Broadcasts

Cast Change: Étienne Dupuis Steps into Performances of ‘Un Ballo in Maschera’ at the Paris Opera

The Paris Opera Opens Auditions for New Choir School

Paris Opera Competition Announces 2025 Winners

Cast Change: Christopher Maltman Steps into Paris Opera’s ‘Die Walküre’

Cast Change: Aleksandra Kurzak Joins Paris Opera’s ‘Aida’

Paris Opera Play Announces 2025-26 Streaming Slate

Aigul Akhmetshina Responds to Criticism Following Paris Opera Cancelations Due to Visa Issues

Aigul Akhmetshina Cancels All Paris Opera Performances of ‘Il Barbiere di Siviglia’ Due to Visa Issues