What a night! The Bayerisches Staatsorchester transported us into a magical universe, brought to life by August Everding’s timeless staging. Since its premiere in 1978, this production has been a…
NEW YEAR CONCERT | Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
It seems that this will become a tradition! After Julie Fuchs cancelled last year at the last minute, replaced by the talented Rosa Feola, this year and two days before…
RECITAL(S) | Gstaad New Year Music Festival
There were as many opera stars in the churches of Gstaad as there was snow on the ski slopes! Like every year, I love coming to the Gstaad New Year…
LA FORZA DEL DESTINO | Teatro Alla Scala
If there’s one date that opera lovers circle on their calendars each year, it’s the opening night of the season at the iconic Teatro alla Scala in Milan. This historic…
MADAMA BUTTERFLY | Teatri di Piacenza
Last night, Friday 20th of December, I had the immense pleasure of attending the season-opening performance of Madama Butterfly at the Teatro Municipale di Piacenza. To say it was an…
MESSIAH | Théâtre des Champs Elysées
When Christmas arrives (as it does at Easter), it’s hardly surprising to see Handel’s Messiah on the bill just about everywhere. But the difference with this Théâtre des Champs ElysĂ©es…
UN BALLO IN MASCHERA |Â Opernhaus ZĂĽrich
December definitely rhymes with a Verdi month! Just after the Traviata/Rigoletto doublet in Paris last weekend, and just before the Forza Del Destino.in Milan next weekend, I cut the month…
FEDORA | Grand Théâtre de Genève
On Thursday, December 12th, I had the pleasure of attending the premiere of Fedora at the Grand Théâtre de Genève (GTG). This opera by Umberto Giordano, often overshadowed by his…
Aleksandra KURZAK
Aleksandra Kurzak, born in WrocĹ‚aw, Poland, is a globally celebrated soprano known for her technical brilliance, emotional depth, and exceptional versatility. Her musical journey began under the tutelage of her…
DER ZWERG | Deutsche Oper Berlin
His ugliness is remarkable – “a hideous gnome” according to Alma [Mahler] – but his eyes radiate intelligence, and like all those she touched with her wing, he has an…