Opéra de Monte-Carlo 2021-22 Review: Werther

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On February 20, the curtain of the Salle Garnier at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo rose to inaugurate Jean-Louis Grinda’s new staging of Massenet’s “Werther,” co-produced by the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía in Valencia, where it received its initial performances in 2017. Just as any Wagnerian pilgrimage naturally leads to the Festspielhaus in Bayreuth, every fervent admirer of Massenet {…}

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Jean-François Borras & Stéphanie d’Oustrac to Star in Opéra de Monte-Carlo’s ‘Werther’

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The Opéra de Monte-Carlo is set to present Massenet’s “Werther” this February. The showcase, which runs between Feb. 20, 2022 and Feb. 26, 2022, will star Jean-François Borras in the title role with Stéphanie d’Oustrac as Charlotte. Jean-François Lapointe will take on the role of Albert with Jennifer Coucier as Sophie. Other cast members include Marc Barrand, Reinaldo Macias, Luca {…}

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Opéra de Monte-Carlo 2021-22 Review: ‘Il Turco in Italia’

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(Credit: Alain Hanel) The new production of Rossini’s “Il Turco in Italia” at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo was a symbolic bridge between the present and future of this illustrious opera house. The production’s stage director was Jean-Louis Grinda, who for the past fifteen years has also served as Director of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, while the show’s prima donna was {…}

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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 The company noted that Ildar Abrazakov has withdrawn from the production due to personal reasons.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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Opéra de Monte-Carlo 2021-22 Review: Werther

Jean-François Borras & Stéphanie d’Oustrac to Star in Opéra de Monte-Carlo’s ‘Werther’

Opéra de Monte-Carlo 2021-22 Review: ‘Il Turco in Italia’

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