Lise Davidsen, Ludovic Tézier, Sabine Devieilhe, Natalie Dessay, Stéphane Degout, Jarrett Ott, Siobhan Stage & Anastasia Bartoli Lead Grand Théâtre de Genève’s 2026-27 Season

The Grand Théâtre de Genève has announced its 2026-27 season. Opera Stéphane Degout, Catherine Trottmann, Julien Dran, Nicolas Cavallier, Edwin Crossley-Mercer, Léo Vermot-Desroches, Christian Immler, Glen Cunningham, Alex Rosen, François Rougier, Christophe Gay, Georgiy Derbas-Richter, and Joseph Chosson star in Frank Martin’s “The Tempest.” Thierry Fischer conducts the production by Netia Jones. Performance Dates: Sept. 16-26, 2026 Loïc Suberville, Jasmine Roy, {…}

Apr 17, 2026

Cast Change: Léo Vermot-Desroches Joins Opéra de Paris’ ‘Werther’

The Opéra National de Paris has announced a cast change for its 2027 production of Massent’s “Werther.” The company said that Michael Spyres has withdrawn from the production and will be replaced French tenor Léo Vermot-Desroches, who will make his company debut. Vermot-Desroches will sing on Feb. 22 and 25, and then on March 2, 6, 9, and 12 alternating {…}

Apr 17, 2026

Huw Montague Rendall, Pene Pati, Freddie De Tommaso, Mihai Damian, Pretty Yende, Sabine Devieilhe, Elina Garanča Perform in Les Grandes Voix | Les Grands Solistes’ 2026-27 Season

(Photo credit: Watson, Leedom, Gibson, Filip) Les Grandes Voix | Les Grands Solistes announces 2026-27 season. Here’s a look at the vocal performances. A concert version of Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” stars Huw Montague Rendall, Emöke Baráth, Lauranne Oliva, Adrien Fournaison, Eva Zaïcik, Diana Montague, Jennifer Courcier, Raphaël Brémard, and Nicolas Brooymans. Francesco Corti conducts B’Rock Orchestra. Performance Date: {…}

Mar 28, 2025

Michael Spyres, Pene Pati, Sabine Devieilhe, Étienne Dupuis & Stéphane Degout Lead Opera Comique’s 2025-26 Season

Opera Comique has announced its 2025-26 season. Opera The season opens with Offenbach’s “Les Contes d’Hoffmann” with Michael Spyres, Héloïse Mas, Amina Edris, and Jean-Sébastien Bou. Pierre Dumoussaud conducts the production by Lotte De Beer. Performance Dates: Sept. 25-Oct. 5, 2025 Gluck’s “Iphigénie en Tauride” will star Tamara Bounazou, Theo Hoffman, Philippe Talbot, Jean-Fernand Setti, Léontine Maridat-Zimmerlin, Fanny Soyer, and Lysandre Châlon. Louis {…}

Oct 29, 2024

Pretty Yende & Lea Desandre Headline Acte 4’s 2024-25 Season

Acte 4 has announced its 2024-25 season. This article only features vocal works. Sopranos Emőke Baráth and Lauranne Oliva, countertenor Tim Mead, tenor Robin Tritschler, and baritone Benjamin Appl are soloists in Handel’s “Messiah.” They are joined by The Spiritual Concert orchestra and choir and directed by Hervé Niquet. Performance Dates: December 11, 2024 Mezzo-soprano Lea Desandre sings Sapho, Iphise and Eglé {…}