Metropolitan Opera to Present ‘Fidelio’ Starring Lise Davidsen

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(Credit: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera) The Metropolitan Opera is set to perform Beethoven’s “Fidelio” reviving its Jürgen Flimm production. Last revived in 2017, the production features set designer Robert Israel, costume designer Florence von Gerkan, and lighting designer Duane Schuler. The cast will include Lise Davidsen in her Metropolitan Opera role debut as Leonora. The soprano has performed the role to {…}

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Wiener Staatsoper to Stream ‘Ariadne Auf Naxos’ Featuring Lise Davidsen & Michael Spyres

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(Credit: Olga Rubio Dalmau) On Jan. 28, 2025, the Wiener Staatsoper will stream Strauss’ “Ariadne Auf Naxos.” The production by Sven-Eric Bechtolf will be conducted by Cornelius Meister and will showcase Lise Davidsen in the title role of Ariadne, one of her signature roles. She will be joined by Kate Lindsey, Bernhard Schir, Adrian Eröd, Michael Spyres, Sara Blanch, and {…}

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Sonya Yoncheva, Lise Davidsen, Ying Fang, Benjamin Appl, Thomas Hampson & Freddie De Tommaso Lead Verbier Festival’s 2025 Season

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The Verbier Festival has announced its 2025 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. The Verbier Festival Orchestra and Barbara Hannigan perform works by Berlioz, Haydn, Copland, Rodgers, and Bill Elliot. Performance Date: July 17, 2025 Thomas Hampson and Ksenija Sidorova perform works by Schubert and Weill. Performance Date: July 20, 2025 The VF Academy Atelier Lyrique and {…}

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Lise Davidsen & Freddie de Tommaso Lead Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Tosca’ HD

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(Photo: Jonathan Tichler / Met Opera) The Metropolitan Opera’s 2024–25 Live in HD season will continue with Puccini’s “Tosca” on Nov. 23. The HD will star Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen in the title role, tenor Freddie De Tommaso in his company debut as Cavaradossi, and baritone Quinn Kelsey as Scarpia. Bass-baritone Patrick Carfizzi returns as the Sacristan and Yannick Nézet-Séguinconducts David {…}

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Listen to Second Act of Lise Davidsen’s First Isolde

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(Credit: brsorchestra /Severin Vogl) On Nov. 1 and 3, Lise Davidsen sang the second act of Wagner’s “Tristan and Isolde,” with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir Simon Rattle. It was the first time the soprano took on the iconic role and was one of the most anticipated moments of the season. Davidsen was joined by Stuart Skelton, Karen Cargill, {…}

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Aleksandra Kurzak, Sondra Ravdanovsky & Lise Davidsen Lead Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Tosca’ Revival

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(Credit: Karen Almond/Metropolitan Opera) The Metropolitan Opera is set to present Puccini’s “Tosca” for 13 performances. The production, which runs between Sept. 25 and Jan. 23, will feature three casts. The opening cast in September–October, will star soprano Aleksandra Kurzak in the title role alongside tenor SeokJong Baek and baritone George Gagnidze. Xian Zhang and Marco Armiliato conduct. OperaWire raved {…}

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Lise Davidsen to Feature in New Recording of ‘The Flying Dutchman’

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(Credit: Courtesy of MWA Management) Lise Davidsen is set to headline a new release of Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman” for Decca Classics. The recording was made during concert performances with the Oslo Opera on August 22 and 24, 2024. The new release will feature Davidsen alongside Gerald Finley and Stanislas de Barbeyrac. Edward Gardner, the Oslo Opera House’s new music {…}

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Lise Davidsen to Sing ‘Macbeth’ at the Metropolitan Opera

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The Metropolitan Opera is set to open the 2026-27 season with Verdi’s “Macbeth.” In a statement to the Associated Press, the Met noted that Davidsen would star in Verdi’s “Macbeth” opening the 2026-27 season on Sept. 22, 2026, with Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducting. The role is one of the many Davidsen will sing at the Met in the next seasons. The {…}

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Lise Davidsen & Yuval Sharon to Lead Met Opera’s New ‘Ring Cycle’ & ‘Tristan Und Isolde’ Productions

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced that Yuval Sharon will be directing new productions of “Tristan und Isolde” and “Der Ring des Nibelungen.” Sharon will make his Met debut during the 2025−26 season with a new production of “Tristan und Isolde” (conducted by Nézet-Séguin, with Lise Davidsen as Isolde). Then in 2027-28, he debuts his new Ring cycle with Davidsen as {…}

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Metropolitan Opera to Present ‘Fidelio’ Starring Lise Davidsen

Wiener Staatsoper to Stream ‘Ariadne Auf Naxos’ Featuring Lise Davidsen & Michael Spyres

Sonya Yoncheva, Lise Davidsen, Ying Fang, Benjamin Appl, Thomas Hampson & Freddie De Tommaso Lead Verbier Festival’s 2025 Season

Lise Davidsen & Freddie de Tommaso Lead Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Tosca’ HD

Listen to Second Act of Lise Davidsen’s First Isolde

Aleksandra Kurzak, Sondra Ravdanovsky & Lise Davidsen Lead Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Tosca’ Revival

Lise Davidsen to Feature in New Recording of ‘The Flying Dutchman’

Lise Davidsen to Sing ‘Macbeth’ at the Metropolitan Opera

Lise Davidsen & Yuval Sharon to Lead Met Opera’s New ‘Ring Cycle’ & ‘Tristan Und Isolde’ Productions