Opéra National de Paris Announces Events to Honor Olympics 2024

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The Opéra National de Paris has announced a series of events in anticipation of the 2024 Olympic Games. Among the programs and activities aimed at this celebration will be productions of “La Vestale” and David Lang”s “Crowd Out.” With the Spontini Opera, director Lydia Steier explores and interrogates military fanaticism and extreme religious zealotry. Moreover, the titular “vestale” of the {…}

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Opéra National de Paris 2023-24 Review: La Traviata

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On a captivating evening that combined love’s celebration with the beauty of opera, the Opéra de Paris presented Giuseppe Verdi’s “La Traviata” on February 14th, 2024, marking both a highlight of the season and a fitting tribute to the day dedicated to love. This co-production with the Wiener Staatsoper distinguished itself through a meticulously Parisian mise-en-scène and a vivid realization of {…}

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Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Change for ‘La Traviata’

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The Opéra de Paris has announced a cast change for its performance on Feb. 25 of “La Traviata.” The company said that Kristina Mkhitaryan has withdrawn from the production. As a result, the role of Violetta Valery will be performed by Lisette Oropesa. Oropesa is well known for her interpretation of Violetta and has performed the role at the Metropolitan Opera, {…}

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Opéra de Paris 2023-24 Review: Beatrice di Tenda

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(Photo: Franck Ferville) Unfortunately, I could not attend the opening night of Paris Opera’s premiere of “Beatrice di Tenda.” I even tried to emulate the experience of an opening night: I avoided, as much as I could, reading the reviews. But, before I could stop them, a few friends had stressed how negative most reviews were. After watching the opera, {…}

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Opéra de Paris to Stream ‘Beatrice di Tenda’ with Tamara Wilson & Quinn Kelsey

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The Opéra de Paris is set to livestream Bellini’s “Beatrice di Tenda” on Feb. 15, 2024. The opera will be broadcast on the company’s streaming platform and will star Tamara Wilson in the title role alongside Quinn Kelsey, Theresa Kronthaler, Pene Pati, Amitai Pati, and Taesung Lee. Mark Wigglesworth conducts the Bellini rarity in a production by Peter Sellars. The production {…}

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Opéra National de Paris Honors Kaija Saariaho

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(Photo Credit: Christophe-Abramowitz) The Opéra National de Paris has announced that this February it will inaugurate a new space in honor of composer Kaija Saariaho at the Opéra Bastille. Saariaho’s second opera, “Adriana Mater,” was commissioned by the company and had its world premiere in 2006 in a production By Peter Sellars. Additionally, the Opéra National de Paris showcased the {…}

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Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Change for Title Role of ‘Don Quichotte’

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Opéra de Paris has announced a cast change for its production of “Don Quichotte.” The company announced that Ildebrando d’Arcangelo has withdrawn from the production. As a result, the role of Don Quichotte will be performed by Gábor Bretz for the performances on June 1, 5, 8, and 11, 2024. Bretz performs regularly with the Hungarian State Opera, the Wagner Festival, the {…}

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Opéra de Paris Announces Conductor Change for ‘The Exterminating Angel’

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The Opéra de Paris has announced a conductor change for its production of “The Exterminating Angel.” The company said that Courtney Lewis, who was due to conduct the last three performances of “The Exterminating Angel,” has withdrawn for personal reasons. As a result, he will be replaced by Robert Houssart for these performances scheduled for March 13, 17, and 23. {…}

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Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Change for ‘Beatrice di Tenda’

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The Opéra de Paris has announced a cast change for its production of “Beatrice di Tenda.” The company said that Natalia Kutateladze has withdrawn from the production due to illness. As a result, the role of Agnese del Maino will be played by Theresa Kronthaler. Kronthaler is a German-born mezzo who has performed at the Grand Théâtre de Genève, Theater {…}

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Opéra National de Paris Announces Events to Honor Olympics 2024

Opéra National de Paris 2023-24 Review: La Traviata

Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Change for ‘La Traviata’

Opéra de Paris 2023-24 Review: Beatrice di Tenda

Opéra de Paris to Stream ‘Beatrice di Tenda’ with Tamara Wilson & Quinn Kelsey

Opéra National de Paris Honors Kaija Saariaho

Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Change for Title Role of ‘Don Quichotte’

Opéra de Paris Announces Conductor Change for ‘The Exterminating Angel’

Opéra de Paris Announces Cast Change for ‘Beatrice di Tenda’