Opéra de Monte-Carlo Announces New Partnership with Banque Pictet

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The Opéra de Monte-Carlo has announced that it will be extending its partnership with Banque Pictet for the next three seasons. The organizations collaborated in September 2020 for a concert featuring Cecilia Bartoli and the Musiciens du Prince-Monaco. “The Opéra de Monte-Carlo is proud of signing this partnership and its search for quality and prestige. With the support from the {…}

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Opéra de Monte-Carlo Announces Cast Change for ‘Il Turco in Italia’

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The Opéra de Monte-Carlo has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of “Il Turco in Italia.” The company noted that Ildar Abrazakov has withdrawn from the production due to personal reasons. In his stead, audiences will hear Adrian Sâmpetrean in the role of Selim for all performances scheduled between Jan. 21 and 27, 2022 (a total of four {…}

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Angela Gheorghiu, Cecilia Bartoli, Bryn Terfel Lead Opéra de Monte-Carlo’s 2021-22 Season

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The Opéra de Monte-Carlo has announced its 2021-22 season featuring concerts, recitals, and operatic productions. Angela Gheorghiu opens the season in a recital with pianist Jeff Cohen. The program will include works by Durante, Paisiello, Bellini, Donizetti, Tosti, Respighi, Schumann, R. Strauss, Rachmaninov, Rameau, Martini, Debussy, Massenet, Brediceanu, Stephanescu, Flotow, and Satie. Performance Date: Oct. 8, 2021 Aleksandra Kurzak leads {…}

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Opéra de Monte-Carlo 2020-21 Review: Boris Godunov

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To close their 2020-2021 season, the Opéra de Monte-Carlo has presented a new production of Mussorgsky’s “Boris Godunov,” mounted in collaboration with Opéra Grand Avignon. Monaco has long resounded with the strains of this opera, in part because of the prominent Russian presence on the Côte d’Azur from Mussorgsky’s time to today. Most notably, the work was performed at the Opéra {…}

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Michele Pertusi Joins Cast of ‘I Lombardi’ At Opéra de Monte-Carlo

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The Opéra de Monte-Carlo has announced a cast and schedule change for its upcoming production of “I Lombardi alla Prima Crociata.” The company announced that Michele Pertusi will take over the role of Pagano from Stefan Kocan who was originally scheduled to perform. Additionally, the company announced that all performances in the run will start at 2 p.m. local time {…}

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Sir Bryn Terfel’s Recital at Opéra de Monte-Carlo Canceled

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(Credit; Javier del Real) Opéra de Monte-Carlo has announced the cancelation of a previously scheduled recital featuring famed British bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions. The recital, which was set to take place on Feb. 24 2021, would have featured works by Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, Benjamin Britten, Marcel Grandjany, Claude Debussy, and Roger Quilter. Per {…}

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Joyce El-Khoury Joins Opéra de Monte-Carlo’s ‘Bel Canto’ Concert

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(Credit: Fay Fox) The Opéra de Monte-Carlo has announced that Joyce El-Khoury will be appearing in its Bel Canto Concert scheduled for Feb. 5 and 7, 2021. El-Khoury will step in for soprano Olga Peretyako, who was originally scheduled to perform but has had to bow out due to pregnancy. El-Khoury will now perform alongside mezzo-soprano Karine Deshayes. The duo {…}

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Marina Rebeka, Ludovic Tézier to Headline Opéra de Monte-Carlo’s ‘Thaïs’

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The Opéra de Monte-Carlo has confirmed dates for its upcoming production of Massenet’s “Thaïs.” The opera is set to open on Jan. 22, 2021 with performances following on Jan. 24, 26, and 28. The production will be directed by Jean-Louis Grinda with musical direction led by Jean-Yves Ossonce. Ludovic Tézier will take on the role of Athanaël opposite soprano Marina {…}

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Opéra de Monte-Carlo Announces Schedule Changes for ‘Carmen’ Production

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The Opéra de Monte-Carlo has announced a schedule change for its upcoming production of “Carmen.” The organization announced that due to the new curfew regulations put into place in France and in the principality of Monaco, the organization was forced to alter the program slightly. The Nov. 20 performance will now start at 6:30 p.m. while the Nov. 22 performance {…}

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Opéra de Monte-Carlo Announces New Partnership with Banque Pictet

Opéra de Monte-Carlo Announces Cast Change for ‘Il Turco in Italia’

Angela Gheorghiu, Cecilia Bartoli, Bryn Terfel Lead Opéra de Monte-Carlo’s 2021-22 Season

Opéra de Monte-Carlo 2020-21 Review: Boris Godunov

Michele Pertusi Joins Cast of ‘I Lombardi’ At Opéra de Monte-Carlo

Sir Bryn Terfel’s Recital at Opéra de Monte-Carlo Canceled

Joyce El-Khoury Joins Opéra de Monte-Carlo’s ‘Bel Canto’ Concert

Marina Rebeka, Ludovic Tézier to Headline Opéra de Monte-Carlo’s ‘Thaïs’

Opéra de Monte-Carlo Announces Schedule Changes for ‘Carmen’ Production