Credit: © Patrice Nin Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia has announced that mezzo-soprano Sophie Koch will perform Chausson’s “Poème de l’amour et de la mer,” Op. 19 in the concert. Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 10 will be performed in the rest of the concert. Roberto González-Monjas will conduct. Sophie Koch recently performed the role of Kundry in {…}
What is most remarkable about this production of “Le Comte Ory” is that it even took place at all. The Opéra de Monte-Carlo is one of the only opera houses in the world to continue to mount staged performances, not just in streaming but before a live audience. Doing so requires important changes and strict precautions: the start time of {…}
The Opéra de Monte-Carlo has announced a cast and schedule change for its upcoming production of “I Lombardi alla Prima Crociata.” The company announced that Michele Pertusi will take over the role of Pagano from Stefan Kocan who was originally scheduled to perform. Additionally, the company announced that all performances in the run will start at 2 p.m. local time {…}
The Opéra Monte Carlo is set to stream Massenet’s “Thaïs” on Feb. 23, 2021. The opera, which will be transmitted on Culturebox and France.tv, stars Marina Rebeka in the famed titled role, Ludovic Tézier as Athanaël, Jean-François Borras as Nicias, Philippe Kahn as Palémon, Marie Gautrot as Albine, and Valentine Lemercier as Myrtale, among others. The opera is presented in {…}
(Credit; Javier del Real) Opéra de Monte-Carlo has announced the cancelation of a previously scheduled recital featuring famed British bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions. The recital, which was set to take place on Feb. 24 2021, would have featured works by Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, Benjamin Britten, Marcel Grandjany, Claude Debussy, and Roger Quilter. Per {…}
(Credit: Fay Fox) The Opéra de Monte-Carlo has announced that Joyce El-Khoury will be appearing in its Bel Canto Concert scheduled for Feb. 5 and 7, 2021. El-Khoury will step in for soprano Olga Peretyako, who was originally scheduled to perform but has had to bow out due to pregnancy. El-Khoury will now perform alongside mezzo-soprano Karine Deshayes. The duo {…}
The Opéra de Monte Carlo has updated performance times for its upcoming “Thaïs” due to the new curfew imposed in Monaco. In a statement, the company said, “due to the evolution of the health situation and recent decisions taken by the Prince’s Government there will be a curfew at 7 p.m. with no possible exceptions. As a result, the four {…}
The Opéra de Monte-Carlo has confirmed dates for its upcoming production of Massenet’s “Thaïs.” The opera is set to open on Jan. 22, 2021 with performances following on Jan. 24, 26, and 28. The production will be directed by Jean-Louis Grinda with musical direction led by Jean-Yves Ossonce. Ludovic Tézier will take on the role of Athanaël opposite soprano Marina {…}
The Opéra de Monte-Carlo has announced a schedule change for its upcoming production of “Carmen.” The organization announced that due to the new curfew regulations put into place in France and in the principality of Monaco, the organization was forced to alter the program slightly. The Nov. 20 performance will now start at 6:30 p.m. while the Nov. 22 performance {…}
(Credit: Tulane University) American soprano Ruth Falcon died on Oct. 9, 2020, at the age of 77. Falcon graduated from Loyola University of the South and Tulane University. She made her first appearance at the New York City Opera in the role of Micaëla in Bizet’s “Carmen.” Falcon made her first high-profile debut at the Metropolitan Opera House in 1989, {…}
The Opéra de Monte-Carlo has announced its 2020-21 season featuring five opera productions, concerts, and galas. Albin Grau conducts a cine concert of “Nosferatu.” Performance Dates: Oct. 21, 2020 Cecilia Bartoli headlines an evening of Baroque music alongside Sofia Vinnik, Petr Nekoranec, and José Coca Loza. Gianluca Capuano conducts a production by Jean-Louis Grinda. Performance Date: Nov. 19, 2020 Frédéric {…}