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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 {…}

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Renée Fleming & Evgeny Kissin Cancel Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Concert

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The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées has announced the cancelation of Renée Fleming and Evgeny Kissin’s recital. The performance was originally scheduled for Jan. 15, 2023. The theater said that “suffering from the flu, Evgeny Kissin is unable to perform the recital with Renée Fleming scheduled for this Sunday. This concert being an exclusive and inseparable program imagined by these two exceptional artists, {…}

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

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(This review is for performances of Nov. 13 and 14. Performed was the 1874 three–act version of the opera.) On paper, few performances of Offenbach’s “La Périchole” could be more exciting than this new production at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées: Laurent Pelly is arguably the director most knowledgeable about Offenbach’s affairs working right now; Marc Minkowski conducting Les Musicians du {…}

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Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Appoints New General Director

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The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées has announced a new General Director. The company said that Baptiste Charoing will succeed Michel Franck starting in 2025. Charroing is the current director of production and distribution at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris. He first started working with the company in 2020 and is a trained violist. Charroing notably participated in the creation of {…}

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Les Talens Lyriques to Present ‘La Vestale’ at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

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Gaspare Spontini’s “La Vestale” will be performed as part of the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées’ 30th anniversary series. The Roman tale of religious zeal and forbidden love features Les Talens Lyriques and Chœur de la Radio Flamande as well as Marina Rebeka as Julia, Stanislas de Barbeyrac as Licinius, Tassis Christoyannis sings Cinna, Aude Extrémo as The Great Vestal, and Nicolas {…}

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Natalie Dessay, Jakub Józef Orliński, Joyce DiDonato & Sabine Devieilhe Lead Théâtre des Champs-Elysées’s 2022-23 Season

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The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées has announced its 2022-23 season featuring productions, operas in concerts, recitals, and orchestra performances. Here is a look at the vocal performances this season. Productions  Gluck’s “Orphée et Eurydice” will star Jakub Józef Orliński and Regula Mühlemann. Thomas Hengelbrock conducts the production by Robert Carsen which also stars Elena Galitskaya. Performance Dates: Sept. 21-Oct. 1, 2022 {…}

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Damiano Michieletto Headlines Théâtre des Champs-Elysées’ Production of Händel’s ‘Giulio Cesare in Egitto’

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Damiano Michieletto is set to make his debut at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées with a new production of Händel’s “Giulio Cesare in Egitto.” The opera will star Gaëlle Arquez in the title role, Sabine Devieilhe as Cleopatra, Franco Fagioli playing Sesto, and Carlo Vistoli playing Tolomeo. Philippe Jaroussky will conduct Händel’s work, leading the baroque ensemble Artaserse. In a statement, {…}

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Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Announces Two Cast Changes for ‘Manon’

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The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris has announced two cast changes for its upcoming performance of Massenet’s “Manon” on Sept. 15, 2021. The company announced that Vannina Santoni will sing the title role of Manon Lescaut replacing Patricia Petibon while Jean-Sébastien Bou will sing the role of Lescaut taking over for Arthur Ruciński. Santoni has performed the Massenet opera in Monte-Carlo {…}