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Opéra National de Paris 2021-22 Review: Le Nozze di Figaro

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(Credit: Miguel Lorenzo Mikel Ponce) “Le Nozze di Figaro” was one of many productions staged by Opéra national de Paris (Paris Opera), which was severely affected by the pandemic, suffering from the cancellation of several performances and multiple changes in the cast with covers stepping in at very short notice. Before the February 3 performance in the Palais Garnier, it was {…}

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Académie de l’Opéra de Paris to Tour ‘Il Nerone’ Around France

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The Académie de l’Opéra de Paris is set to present “Il Nerone” this spring. “Il Nerone” is the original title used for the premiere of Monteverdi’s “L’Incoronazione di Poppea” when it appeared in Paris in 1647. This new production will be directed by Alain Françon and will be conducted by Vincente Dumestre, who will lead Le Poème Harmonique. Taking on {…}

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Anna El-Khashem Joins Run of ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’ at Opéra National de Paris

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Soprano Anna El-Khashem has joined the Opéra de Paris’ production of “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The soprano, who will interpret the lead role of Susanna, is set to appear in the performances slated for Jan. 21, 23, following Ying Fang, who will step into the production starting on Jan. 15 through Feb. 18, 2022. El-Khashem revealed on social media that {…}

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Opéra National de Paris Limits Seating Capacity, Operatic Performances to Resume in January 2022

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(Credit: Marc Walter / OnP) The Opéra National de Paris has sent a message to the audiences following the announcement of new restrictive measures by the French government on Dec. 27, 2021. The indoor audience limit of 2,000 people in theaters is applicable as of January 3 2022, and therefore does not affect performances at the Palais Garnier and the {…}

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Opéra National de Paris to Present ‘Concert des artists de l’Académie’

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The Opéra National de Paris will present “Concert des artists de l’Académie” at the Palais Garnier on Jan. 20, 2022. The program will be dedicated to the operas of Mozart. Kicking off the program will be Kiup Lee, Alexander Ivanov, Niall Anderson in a trio from “Così fan tutte” followed by Fernando Escalona taking on music from Mitridate. Marine Chagnon {…}

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Adriana Gonzalez, Irene Roberts & Anna Devin Headline Opéra de Dijon’s 2021-22 Season

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(Credits: © Marine Cessat-Begler / OnP / Deutsche Oper Berlin official website / IMG Artists official website) Opéra de Dijon in France has announced its 2021-22 season. Here is a look at the operatic and vocal performances. Opera Verdi‘s “Macbeth” stars Dario Russo, Carlo Allemano, Yoann Le Lan, Alexandra Zabala as Lady Macbeth, and Stephen Gaertner in the title role. {…}

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Angel Blue, Renée Fleming, Eva-Maria Westbroek, Anita Rachvelishvilli, Matthew Polenzani Lead Opéra de Paris 2021-22 Season

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(Photo Credits: Emma Birski / OnP) Opéra National de Paris has announced its 2021-22 season. Here is the full slate. Operas “The Seven Deaths of Maria Callas” by Marina Abramovic will open the season. The showcase stars Nadezhda Karyazina, Selene Zanetti, Leah Hawkins, Adela Zaharia, Lauren Fagan, Gabriella Reyes, and Hera Hyesang Park. Yoel Gamzou conducts. Performance dates: Sep. 1 {…}

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Academy of the Opéra National de Paris Announces New Production of ‘Rape of Lucretia’

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(Photo Credit: © Charles-Alexandre Creton) The Academy of the Opéra National de Paris has announced that it will present a production of Britten’s “The Rape of Lucretia” between May 19-29. The showcase will feature l’Ensemble Multilatérale et de l’Orchestre-Atelier Ostinato and will be directed by Léo Warynski with production design by Jeanne Candel in her first collaboration with the Opéra {…}