Kathryn Lewek, Enea Scala, Vanessa Goikoetxea & Mikhail Timoshenko Lead Opéra Nice Côte d’Azur’s 2025-26 Season

The Opéra Nice Côte d’Azur has announced its 2025-26 season. Léo Warynski conducts Philip Glass’ “Satyagraha” in a production by Lucinda Childs. The production stars Melody Louledjan, Karen Vourc’h, Julie Robard-Gendre, Sahy Ratya, Jean-Luc Ballestra, Frédéric Diquero, and Angel Odena. Performance Dates: Oct. 3-7, 2025 “Chansons de Paris” will star Laeticia Goepfert, Remi Mathieu, Priscilla Beyrand, Serge Manguette, Isabelle Bourgeais, and Gilles San {…}

Mar 12, 2025

Asmik Grigorian, Sonya Yoncheva, Judit Kutasi, Maximilian Schmitt, & Soloman Howard Star in George Enescu International Festival 2025

(Photo credits: Vedinaș, Behrmann, & Adjahoe) The George Enescu International Festival 2025 announces its star-studded lineup. This article only features vocal works. The opening concert features the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir. Iosef Ion Prunner and Cristian Măcelaru conduct. Performance Date: August 24, 2025 Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen performs with the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra under the direction of Keri-lynn Wilson. {…}

May 15, 2024

Erika Grimaldi, John Osborn, Sara Blanch & Gregory Kunde Lead Teatro Regio di Torino’s 2024-25 Season

The Teatro Regio di Torino has announced its 2024-25 season. “Manon” Renato Palumbo conducts Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut” with Arnaud Bernard directing. The cast will include Erika Grimaldi, Dinara Alieva, Andeka Gorrotxategui, Carlo Ventre, Carlo Lepore, and Alessandro Luongo. Performance Dates: Oct. 1-26, 2024 Massenet’s “Manon” wil star Ekaterina Bakanova, Martina Russomanno, Bjorn Burger Maxim Lisiin, Atalla Ayan, Andrei Danilov, Roberto {…}

Jun 10, 2022

Natalie Dessay, Patricia Petibon, Armando Noguera & Julia Muzychenko lead Opéra de Massy’s 2022-23 Season

The Opéra de Massy has unveiled its 2022-23 season. Kicking things off, Armando Noguera, Ludivine Gombert, Sarah Laulan, Mireille Delunsch, and Simona Caressa star in Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin” with Kaspar Zehnder and Alain Garichot directing. Performance Dates: Nov. 11 & 13, 2022 Offenbach’s “Le Voyage dans le Lune” will star Violette Polchi, Jeanne Croussard, Ludivine Gombert, Mattheiu Lecroart, and Erik {…}

Aug 3, 2021

Amina Edris, Pene Pati, Camille Schnoor, & Vanessa Goikoetxea Lead Opéra de Limoges’ 2021-22 Season

(Credits: Opéra de Limoges official website / Vincent Pontet) Opéra de Limoges has announced its 2021-22 season. Here is a look at the operatic and vocal performances. “Goyescas” features Vanessa Goikoetxea, Kévin Amiel, Armando Noguera, and Héloïse Mas. Robert Tuohy conducts. Performance dates: Nov. 7 – 9, 2021 Clémentine Bourgoin, Pierre Lebon, Flannan Obé, and Antoni Sykopoulos perform Olivier Py’s {…}

Jun 19, 2021

Ivan Ayon Rivas & Carmela Remigio Headline Teatro La Fenice’s ‘Faust’

On June 25, the Teatro La Fenice will open a production of Gounod’s “Faust.” The production will be directed by Joan Anton Rechi and will see Ivan Ayon Rivas singing the title role. Frédéric Chaslin conducts with a cast that also includes Alex Esposito as Méphistophélès, Carmela Remigio as Marguerite, Armando Noguera as Valentin, and Paola Gardina as Siébel. Rivas is a {…}

Jun 7, 2021

Adèle Charvet, Krešimir Špicer & Nicolas Cavallier Highlight Opéra de Metz Métropole’s 2021-22 Season

Opéra de Metz Métropole in France has announced its 2021-22 season. For the purpose of this article, we will focus on vocal performances. Gioacchino Rossini‘s “Le Comte Ory” opens the season. The opera features Patrick Kabongo, Perrine Madoeuf, Catherine Trottmann, Cécile Galois, Armando Noguera, Leonardo Galeazzi, and Aurore Weiss. Corinna Niemeyer conducts the production by Sylvie Laligne. Performance dates: Oct {…}

Jul 12, 2020

Rosa Feola, Saimir Pirgu Headline Grand Théâtres de la Ville de Luxeumbourg’s 2020-21 Season

(Credit: Saimir Pirgu Official Website / Todd Rosenberg) The Grand Théâtres de la Ville de Luxeumbourg has announced its 2020-21 season. The season opens with “Telegrams from The Nose” by William Kentridge, François Sarhan, and Ictus. Georges-Elie Octors leads the musical performance. Performance Date: Nov. 12, 2020 Gustavo Gimeno conducts “An Evening of Opera” with Rosa Feola, Marianne Crebassa, and Saimir Pirgu. {…}

Apr 1, 2020

Opéra de Massy Announces 2020-21 Season

The Opéra de Massy has announced its 2020-21 season featuring a number of productions and concerts. Armando Noguera and Ludivine Gombert star in Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin.” The cast also includes Sarah Laulan, Kevin Amiel, and Denis Sedov. Kaspar Zehnder conducts the production by Alain Garichot. Performance Dates: Nov. 6 & 8, 2020 Gilbert Amy’s “Le Premier Cercle scènes de la Charachka” {…}

Oct 4, 2019

Joyce DiDonato, René Pape & Asmik Grigorian Headline Top 7 To See This Weekend Internationally (10/4-6)

It is the first weekend of October, which means that it is one filled with opening nights, new productions, contemporary works, classics, and baroque works. Let’s have a go. A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Wiener Staatsoper, Austria Lawrence Zazzo, Erin Morley, Théo Touvet, Peter Kellner, Szilvia Vörös, Josh Lovell, Rafael Fingerlos, Rachel Frenkel, Valentina, Naforniţa, Peter Rose, Benjamin Hulett, Wolfgang {…}

May 23, 2019

Jonathan Tetelman & Jodie Devos Lead Opera Orchestre National De Montpellier’s 2019-20 Season

Opéra de Montpellier has announced its 2019-20 season featuring contemporary and numerous classic works. The season opens with Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” starring Karah Son, Fleur Baron, Jonathan Tetelman, and Armando Noguera. Ted Huffmann directs the production with Matteo Beltrami conducting. Performance Dates: Oct. 2-6, 2019 Reinhardt Wagner’s “Poil de carotte” gets a production with Zabou Breitman directing and Victor Jacob conducting. Amélie Tatti, Sylvia Bergé, Bernard Alane, Yoann Le {…}

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