The ensemble barocco Les Paladins conducted by Jérôme Correas will present a program entitled “Handel Heroines.” The concert, which is part of the Accademia Filarmonica Romana’s program, will be held on May 12 and will feature soprano Chantal Santon. The program will include Adelaide’s aria “Scherza in mar la navicella” from “Lotario” (1729), Cleopatra ‘s recitative and aria “E pur {…}
(Credits: Franck Juery / Vincent Pontet / Groves Artists official website / Jacques Leinne) The Festival Berlioz has announced its 2021 edition that is set to take place from August 19 until August 30. For the purpose of this article, we will focus only on vocal performances. Mezzo-soprano Sophie Koch performs works by Hector Berlioz alongside Pascal Rophé, who conducts {…}
The Opéra de Reims in France has announced its 2020-21 season. For the purposes of this article, we will only focus on opera productions. The first production of the season will be Offenbach’s “Monsieur Choufleuri restera chez lui” starring Aurélien Gasse, Pauline Texier, Enguerrand de Hys, Valentine Martinez, and Marie Bénédicte Souquet. Yann Molénat conducts. Performance Dates: Nov. 13 & {…}
Opéra Grand Avignon has announced its 2019-20 season. Opera The opera season will kick off with a new production o Offenbach’s “La Périchole,” directed by Eric Chevalier. Marie Karall stars in the title role, alongside Pierre Derhet as Piquillo, Philippe Ermelier as Viceroy of Peru, Enguerrand de Hys as Don Pedro of Panatellas, and Ugo Rabec as Don Pedro of {…}