The Teatro de la Maestranza in Seville has announced a conductor change for its production of “Carmen.” The company announced that Jacques Lacombe will conduct the production on June 13, 15, and 17, 2025, instead of Karel Mark Chichon, who originally announced. The change comes after Elīna Garanča, Chicon’s wife, announced she would not perform in the Carmen production on {…}
(Credit: Fred Stucker) The Orchestre Classique de Montréal has announced that Jacques Lacombe is stepping down from his position as Artistic Director and Principal Conductor. “The Board of Directors of the Orchestre Classique de Montréal thanks him for his contribution over the past season, and wishes him every success in his future endeavours,” said Joel Carrier, Chairman of the OCM {…}
Vancouver Opera has announced Maestro Jacques Lacombe as its new Music Director. In a statement, Lacombe said, “I am deeply honored to join the Vancouver Opera family. Vancouver Opera has a rich tradition of artistic excellence and their work continues to push the envelope of opera each season. I am excited to collaborate with this outstanding team to create unforgettable {…}
Photo credit: © Dominique Jaussein The Opéra de Nice Côte d’Azur inaugurated their 2023-2024 season with a new staging of Léo Delibe’s “Lakmé” coproduced with the Opéra-Comique in Paris, which premiered the production in September-October 2022, and the Opéra national du Rhin which will present performances in Mulhouse and Strasbourg in November 2023. Pelly’s Anti-Kitsch ‘Lakmé’ This coproduction marks the {…}
