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Vincerò Academy to Present Opera Gala in Paris

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On June 20, Vincerò Academy will present an Opera Gala at the Salle Gaveau. The gala will mark the first European presentation by the Vincerò Academy, and it will be the culmination of its 2024-25 season. The event will showcase 18 singers hailing from 12 different countries, with a program including arias and ensembles from operas by Handel, Mozart, Donizetti, Bellini, Saint-Saëns, {…}

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Opéra National de Paris 2024-25 Review: Manon

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(Photo: ©-Sebastien-Mathe) After the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées’s “Werther,” it is now the turn of the Opéra National de Paris to stage a Massenet opera in Paris this year. It is reviving its production of “Manon,” directed by Vincent Huguet. Massenet wrote a grand French opera with its obligatory ballet in the second act. Nevertheless, the sensuality of his melodic line, {…}

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Paris Opera Opens New Virtual Reality Experience ‘La Magie Opéra’

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The Paris Opera is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Palais Garnier this year with a new virtual reality experience, “La Magie Opéra.” The immersive, multi-user, geolocated experience puts visitors into dreamlike scenes inspired by legendary operas, as well as the Palais Garnier’s emblematic venues. “La Magie Opéra” will also offer visitors tableaux inspired by such major works of the {…}

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Opera Saratoga to Present ‘An Evening in Paris’

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Opera Saratoga will present “An Evening in Paris” on June 15, 2025. The gala will be hosted at the Saratoga National Gold Club and will feature performances by Opera Saratoga’s Festival Artists. There will be a toast to Honorary Chairs Deborah and Dexter Senft with a special recognition to Opera Saratoga’s 50th anniversary. Stage direction for the event will be {…}

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Opéra National de Paris to Open New Youth Choral Training Program In September 2026

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(© photo : Eléna Bauer/OnP) Opéra National de Paris has announced the creation of a new choral training program for children aged 12 and over. The choral program will provide opportunities for participation in the lyrical program and scenes at the Palais Garnier and Opéra Bastille. Students will also be given vocal and movement training, specific to theatrical expression. “This {…}

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Opéra National de Paris 2024-25 Review: Il Trittico

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(Photo: Monika Ritterschaus) Opéra Bastille is in the midst of presenting a new production of Puccini’s “Il Trittico” (The Triptych) from April 29 to May 28, directed by Christof Loy and conducted by Carlo Rizzi. The triptych features three operas of different natures, all juxtaposed to demonstrate the breadth of the Italian composer’s genius. Contrary to Puccini’s own instructions, the {…}

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Opera Saratoga to Perform ‘La Vie parisienne’

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Opera Saratoga is set to present Offenbach’s “La Vie parisienne” The new prediction has a new commissioned book by Tim Drucker. The production will be directed by general and artistic director Mary Birnbaum and conducted by Juliane Gallant. The cast includes Fantine Douilly, Chuanyuan Liu, Danny Lugo, Brennan Martinez, Kate Morton, Wagner Mauricio Pastor, Chase Sanders, Geoffrey Schmelzer, Michael Segura, {…}

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Sonya Yoncheva, Juan Diego Flórez, Rolando Villazón, Sir Bryn Terfel Headline Rolex Ambassador’s Concert at Opéra National de Paris

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The Opéra National de Paris will showcase a concert of Rolex ambassadors on May 11, 2025. The event will feature Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conducting the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in its Paris Opera debut. Soloists include Sonya Yoncheva, Juan Diego Flórez, Rolando Villazón, Sir Bryn Terfel, and pianist Yuja Wang. Yoncheva will perform the Habanera from “Carmen,” while Flórez takes on “Salut, {…}