(Credit: Nilz Böhme) Contrary to what the opera indicates in most scenes, with the exception of the duel between Lensky and Onegin, the Swiss director sets the first three acts outdoors. Only the final act at Prince Gremin’s house, where the final confrontation between Tatiana Princess Gremin and Eugene Onegin takes place, is performed indoors. Underlining the fact that everything {…}
Music Director Marta Gardolińska has extended her contract with the Opéra National de Lorraine until the 2025-26 season. The conductor made her debut with the opera company in 2020 and took the position during the 2021-22 season. She has since led such works as Zemlinsky’s “Görge le rêveur,” Messager’s “Fortunio,” Paderewski’s “Manru,” Verdi’s “La Traviata” and Haydn’s “La Création.” Under {…}
(Credit: © Bartek Barczyk) The Opéra National de Lorraine has announced the historic appointment of Marta Gardolińska as its next music director. She will become the first woman to take on the position of music director in the company’s history and is also the first Polish music director for the organization. Gardolińska, who is signed on for the next three {…}