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 {…}
Cecilia Bartoli will become the new director of Opéra de Monte-Carlo. At a press conference on Dec. 3 at the Garnier Hall, the President of the Board of Directors of the Opera de Monte-Carlo, announced that Bartoli would succeed Jean-Louis Grinda in 2023. Bartoli will become the first woman to lead the opera house and stated, “It is a great {…}
The Opéra de Monte-Carlo has announced its slate for the 2019-20 season. It will kick off with a concert by the young artists from the Académie de l’Opéra de Monte-Carlo. Performance Date: Oct. 30, 2019 The first production of the season will be “Lucia di Lammermoor” which will star Olga Peretyatko in the title role. Ismael Jordi will be Edgardo {…}
The Opera de Monte-Carlo has announced its 2018-19 season, featuring a number of important stars and numerous productions. Here is a look at the unique season Monte Carlo will offer. The season opens with an evening entitled Opera-Comique at the Chapelle Musicale Reine-Elizabeth. Performance Dates: Oct. 13-14, 2018 A screening of “La Veuve Joyeuse” continues the season. Performance Dates: Oct. 25, {…}
Arturo Chacon-Cruz will sing the role of Des Grieux in Massenet’s “Manon” at the Opera de Monte Carlo. The tenor is replacing Jean-Francois Borras, who is ill. The opera premieres today and it marks the second replacement in a cast that was supposed to include Sonya Yoncheva in the lead role. Chacon-Cruz will sing alongside Anne-Catherine Gillet in the title role. {…}