Jonas Kaufmann, Sondra Radvanovsky, Benjamin Bernheim & Anja Harteros Lead Opernhaus Zürich’s 2022-23 Season

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The Opernhaus Zürich has announced its 2022-23 season with 12 new productions and numerous revivals. Premieres Eric Cutler, Christof Fischesser, Tomasz Konieczny, Katie van Kooten, Patricia Bardon, and Camilla Nylund star in Wagner’s “Die Walküre.” The new production by Andreas Homoki will be conducted by Gianandrea Noseda. Performance Dates: Sept. 18-Oct. 29, 2022 Offenbach’s “Barkouf” will see Jérémie Rhorer conduct the {…}

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George Petean Takes Over Final Performance of ‘Simon Boccanegra’ at Opernhaus Zürich

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(Credit: Opernhaus Zürich official website) George Petean will replace Ludovic Tézier in the title role of Verdi’s “Simon Boccanegra” at the Opernhaus Zürich on Dec. 30, 2021. Petean has already replaced Tézier for the performances on Dec. 22 & 26, 2021. No reason has been given for a cast change. Petean joins a cast that includes Jennifer Rowley as Amelia {…}

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George Petean Replaces Ludovic Tézier in ‘Simon Boccanegra’ at Opernhaus Zürich

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(Credit: Opernhaus Zürich official website) George Petean will replace Ludovic Tézier in the title role of Verdi’s “Simon Boccanegra” at the Opernhaus Zürich for the performances on Dec. 22 & 26, 2021. Petean joins a cast that includes Jennifer Rowley as Amelia Grimaldi, Christof Fischesser as Jacopo Fiesco, Otar Jorjikia in the role of Gabriele Adorno, Nicholas Brownlee as Paolo {…}

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Matthias Schulz Appointed New Intendant of Opernhaus Zürich

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(Credit: Martin U. K. Lengemann) The Opernhaus Zürich has announced the appointment of Matthias Schulz as its new intendant, effective during the 2025-26 season. Schulz will succeed Andreas Homoki in his new position and will begin working with the company on August 1, 2024 to ensure a smooth transition. “By opting for Matthias Schulz, we have been able to win {…}

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Irina Lungu, Piotr Beczała & Mauro Peter Headline Opernhaus Zurich’s June Programming

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(Photo by Johannes Ifkovits) The Opernhaus Zürich has announced its June schedule. The month kicks off with an open-air brunch concert by the Brass instrumentalists of the Opernhaus Zurich orchestra. The program includes music by Rossini, Dvořák, Mozart, Scarlatti, Vivaldi, Bach, Crespo, and Bizet. Performance Dates: June 6 & 20, 2021 The company will present Kinderkonzert “Der Nussknacker für Kinder.” {…}

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Opernahus Zurich Announces Reopening Featuring Andrew Moore, Siena Licht Miller & Deniz Uzun

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Opernahus Zurich has announced it will reopen to the public on May 1 for a limited audience of 50 people. Performance Date: May 1, 2021 The theater will reopen with “Walking Mad” featuring Ballett Zürich, Junior Ballett, Ada Pesch, and Naoki Kitaya. Performance Dates: May 6 & 9, 2021 The Philharmonia Winds will present a concert featuring music by Dvořák {…}

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Joyce DiDonato, Juan Diego Flórez, Aleksandra Kurzak Headline Opernhaus Zürich Streams Throughout January & February

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(Images source: MEZZO TV website) Opernhaus Zürich will broadcast three operas on MEZZO TV throughout January and February 2021. First up will be Bellini’s operatic jewel “I Capuleti e i Montecchi” featuring Joyce DiDonato in the role of Romeo, Olga Kulchynska as Giulietta, Benjamin Bernheim in the role of Tebaldo, Alexei Botnarciuc as Capellio, and Erik Anstine as Lorenzo. Opernhaus {…}

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Nadezhda Karyazina, Mauro Peter & Chiara Skerath Lead Opernhaus Zürich’s Livestreams

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(Credits: Kartal Karagedik / © Capucine de Chocqueuse / Christian Felber) Opernhaus Zürich will live stream two of its productions in February 2021. Due to the Swiss government’s COVID-19 regulations, both productions will be performed without a live public. Performances will be viewable on the Opernhaus Zürich’s website. First up will be Franz Schubert’s “Winterreise.” Hans Zender’s rearrangement of Schubert’s {…}

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Diana Damrau, Thomas Hampson, Benjamin Bernheim & Anna Bonitatibus Lead Openhaus Zurich’s Digital Series

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Opernhaus Zürich has announced digital concerts entitled “Digital Opernhaus” It begins with Fabio Luisi conducting Violinist Augustin Hadelich and the Philharmonia Zürich in a program that includes Johannes Brahms’s Violin Concerto and Schubert’s Symphony No. 4. Streaming Dates: Dec. 12-20, 2020 Anna Bonitatibus will perform with young artists from the International Opera Studio including Erica Petrocelli, Lina Dambrauskaité, Luca Bernard, {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Sondra Radvanovsky, Benjamin Bernheim & Anja Harteros Lead Opernhaus Zürich’s 2022-23 Season

George Petean Takes Over Final Performance of ‘Simon Boccanegra’ at Opernhaus Zürich

George Petean Replaces Ludovic Tézier in ‘Simon Boccanegra’ at Opernhaus Zürich

Matthias Schulz Appointed New Intendant of Opernhaus Zürich

Irina Lungu, Piotr Beczała & Mauro Peter Headline Opernhaus Zurich’s June Programming

Opernahus Zurich Announces Reopening Featuring Andrew Moore, Siena Licht Miller & Deniz Uzun

Joyce DiDonato, Juan Diego Flórez, Aleksandra Kurzak Headline Opernhaus Zürich Streams Throughout January & February

Nadezhda Karyazina, Mauro Peter & Chiara Skerath Lead Opernhaus Zürich’s Livestreams

Diana Damrau, Thomas Hampson, Benjamin Bernheim & Anna Bonitatibus Lead Openhaus Zurich’s Digital Series