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Théâtre des Champs-Élysées Review 2024: David et Jonathas

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Photo credit: © Philippe Delval / théâtre de Caen Charpentier’s “David et Jonathas” is a forgotten gem. The French composer was an expert in dramatic pace. His operas flow as normal plays do. The singing line hardly distorts the text, making the watching experience extremely accessible even for intermediate French speakers. Moreover, in “David et Jonathas” we find some of {…}

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Pretty Yende, Anna Netrebko, Philippe Jaroussky, Natalie Dessay & Benjamin Bernheim Lead Théâtre des Champs-Élysées’ 2024-25 Season

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The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées has announced its 2024-25 season. Here are the vocal performances. Opera in Production  Bach’s “Passion selon Saint” will be conducted by Leonardo García Alarcón and directed by Sasha Waltz. The cast will include Sophie Junker, Georg Nigl, Christian Immler, Benno Schachtner, Valerio Contaldo, and Mark Milhofer. Performance Dates: Nov. 4 & 5, 2024 Poulenc’s “Dialogues des {…}

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Opera Fuoco Announces Anniversary Celebration Concert at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

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France’s Opera Fuoco is set to present a 20-year anniversary concert at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées on April 9, 2024 at 8 p.m. local time. Led by music director David Stern, the program will feature both current and former artists of the ensemble. Among the artists featured are Karine Deshayes, Axelle Fanyo, Cyrielle N’Djiki Nya, Vannina Santoni, Chantal Santon Jeffery, {…}

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Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Announces Major Cast Change for ‘Boris Godunov’

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The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées has announced a cast change for its production of “Boris Godunov.” The company revealed that Alexander Roslavets will take over the title role of Boris, replacing Matthias Goerne who has bowed out. Roslavets took on the role in a November production of the work by Opéra du Capitole. Roslavets joins a cast starring Victoire Bunel, LIla {…}

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Théâtre des Champs-Elysées 2022-23 Review: La Bohème

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(Credit: Vincent Pontet) Making “La Bohème” in Paris is a strenuous task. After Claus Guth’s unpopular sideral production, it became evident that the City of Light’s operagoers are not eager to see overly conceptual approaches to Puccini’s opera. However, no ambitious stage director will merely imitate one of the many Zeffirelli productions. This is why Theatre des Champs-Elysées brought out {…}

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Théâtre des Champs-Elysées 2022-23 Review: Così fan tutte

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Théâtre des Champs-Elysées’s “Così fan tutte” was a night of great pleasures and punctual—but bitter—disappointments. The greatest triumph of the night was its making something new of one of Mozart’s most played operas. This “Così” was advertised as an “opera in concert version,” but ten minutes into the show, that was forgotten. Salomé Im Hof’s stage direction is truly a {…}

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Marianne Crebassa, Brian Jagde, Christian Van Horn & Franco Fagioli Lead Théâtre des Champs-Elysées’ 2023-24 Season

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The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées has announced its 2023-24 season featuring opera, opera in concert, and recitals. Here is a look at the vocal performances of the season. Opera Thomas Hengelbrock conducts Rossini’s “La Cenerentola” in a production by Damiano Michieletto. Marina Viotti, Levy Sekgapane, Edward Nelson, and Peter Kálmán. Performance Dates: Oct. 9-19, 2023 Mozary’s “Die Zauberflöte” will be conducted {…}

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Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Announces Cast Change for ‘I Puritani’

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The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées has announced a cast change for its performance of Bellini’s “I Puritani” on April 1. The company said that “Xabier Anduaga, who is ill, will be replaced by Levy Segkapane in the role of Arturo in ‘I Puritani’ with the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris” Segkapane made his debut last season in “La Cenerentola.” The South {…}

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Le Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Cancels Peformance of ‘Le Rossignol’ and ‘Les Mamelles de Tirésias‘ Due to Strike

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Le Théâtre des Champs-Elysées has canceled the Mar. 15 performance of “Le Rossignol” and “Les Mamelles de Tirésias” due to the ongoing national strike related to proposed pension reforms. A statement on Twitter and on the company’s website, noted that staff necessary for the show will not be present. The announcement noted that a limited number of seats remain for {…}