Cecilia Bartoli, Matthias Goerne, Piotr Beczala & Philippe Jaroussky Lead Salzburg Whitsun Festival’s 2025 Season

The Salzburg Whitsun Festival has announced its 2025 season. Opera “Hotel Metamorphosis,” a pastiche of Vivadi’s music, will be conducted by Gianluca Capuano and directed by Barrie Kosky. The production will star Cecilia Bartoli, Varduhi Abrahamyan, Lea Desandre, Philippe Jaroussky, and Angela Winkler. Performance Dates: June 6-8, 2025 Nadine Sierra, Piotr Beczala, and Luca Salsi star in Verdi’s “La Traviata” {…}

Nov 5, 2024

Sonya Yoncheva, Benjamin Appl, Philippe Jaroussky, Gregory Kunde & Saimir Pirgu Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. As the holiday season arrives, this week also features several high-profile recordings by superstars including a Christmas album that features many classics. Schubert Lieder Countertenor Philippe Jaroussky releases a new album of Schubert Lieder. In a statement, he said, “Schubert’s music has been {…}

Jun 20, 2024

Joyce El-Khoury, Levy Sekgapane & Yunuet Laguna Lead Opéra National de Montpellier’s 2024-25 Season

The Opéra National de Montpellier has announced its 2024-25 season. Here is a look at the operatic performances. Opera Roderick Cox conducts a new production of Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino.” Yánnis Kókkos directs the production, which will feature Yunuet Laguna, Amadi Lagha, Stefano Meo, Vazgen Gazaryan, Leon Kim, and Éléonore Pancrazi. Performance Dates: Sept. 22-27, 2024 George Jackson conducts {…}

Jun 7, 2024

Patricia Petibon, Philippe Jaroussky Headline June 2024 Programming at La Seine Musicale

La Seine Musicale is set to present two vocal showcases this June. First up is “Patricia Petibon, Magicienne Baroque” on June 10, 2024. Joined by the Ensemble Amarillis under Héloïse Gaillard, the soprano will take on works by Rebel, Charpentier, Marais, Leclair, and Rameau. Starting at 8 p.m. local time, the concert has a duration of 100 minutes with an {…}

May 22, 2024

Natalie Dessay & Philippe Jaroussky Lead Opéra de Massy’s 2024-25 Season

The Opéra de Massy has announced its 2024-25 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Thomas’ “Hamlet” opens the season with conductor Hervé Niquet and director Frank Van Laecke. Armando Noguera, Florie Valiquette, Patrick Bolleire, Ahlima Mhamdi, Kaelig Boché, and Yoann Le Lan star. Performance Dates: Nov. 15 & 17, 2024 “Solomon: a serenata de William Boyce” will {…}

Apr 8, 2024

Philippe Jaroussky Wins 2024 Traetta Prize

Countertenor Philippe Jaroussky ⁦ has been named the 16th Traetta Prize 2024 winner. The famed singer is being honored “in recognition of his passionate and enduring commitment to giving voice to the rediscovery of the European roots of 18th-century music.” The prize, which was established in 2009, is assigned by the Traetta Society and was conceived and promoted by the {…}

Mar 19, 2024

Pretty Yende, Anna Netrebko, Philippe Jaroussky, Natalie Dessay & Benjamin Bernheim Lead Théâtre des Champs-Élysées’ 2024-25 Season

The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées has announced its 2024-25 season. Here are the vocal performances. Opera in Production Bach’s “Passion selon Saint” will be conducted by Leonardo García Alarcón and directed by Sasha Waltz. The cast will include Sophie Junker, Georg Nigl, Christian Immler, Benno Schachtner, Valerio Contaldo, and Mark Milhofer. Performance Dates: Nov. 4 & 5, 2024 Poulenc’s “Dialogues des {…}

Mar 4, 2024

Diana Damrau, Jonas Kaufmann, Sarah Connolly & Juan Diego Flórez Lead Palau de la Música Catalana’s 2024-25 Season

The Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona, Spain has announced its 2024-25 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Palau 100 Sarah Connolly jons Anima Aeterna Brugge and Pablo Heras-Casado for Mahler’s “Rückert Lieder.” The program also includes music by Bruckner. Performance Date: Oct. 24, 2024 Philippe Herreweghe leads a program that includes pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout, Collegium {…}

Nov 5, 2023

Will Liverman, Philippe Jaroussky, & Victoria de los Ángeles Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week several new solo albums will be released. There will also be an album released for the centennial of Victoria de los Ángeles. Here is a look at the new releases. Forgotten Arias Philippe Jaroussky releases his latest album which pays tribute {…}

Jun 29, 2023

Emily D’Angelo, Benjamin Appl & Tyler Duncan Lead New CD/DVD Releases

This week audiences are in for two solo albums, two full opera recordings, and a soundtrack for a new film. Forever The 30-voice choral group Libera returns with “Forever,” an all-new album. “Forever” features new songs written by former members of Libera – an ensemble with many grateful alumni since it features the ethereal, time-sensitive beauty of young boys’ voices {…}

Feb 23, 2023

Riccardo Chailly, Charles Castronovo & Philippe Jaroussky Lead New CD/DVD Releases

This week audiences will get a chance to hear songs by Enrico Caruso, a rare Mascagni opera, Verdi choruses, and Spanish songs, among others things. Here is a look at the new releases of the week. 1915: A Trip to Granada The new album features American mezzo Anna Tonna and American pianist Mac McClure taking a journey undertaken back in April of {…}