The Monte Carlo Opera’s 2024-2025 season, conceived by Cecilia Bartoli, promises a rich and diverse program celebrating both historical milestones and innovative productions. This season is particularly significant as it commemorates the 100th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini’s death and the centenary of the premiere of Maurice Ravel’s “L’Enfant et les Sortilèges.”
Giacomo Puccini Centenary:
La Rondine: This opera, which premiered at the Monte Carlo Opera in 1917, will be revived, featuring notable performances by Pretty Yende as Magda and Charles Castronovo as Ruggero.
La Bohème: Another Puccini masterpiece, this production will showcase stars like Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov.
Tosca: Continuing the Puccini tribute, this opera will bring powerful performances to the stage.
Viva Puccini!: A gala event at the Grimaldi Forum celebrating Puccini’s works.
Maurice Ravel Anniversary:
On March 21, 2025, the exact centenary of its premiere, Ravel’s “L’Enfant et les Sortilèges” will be performed, paired with “L’Heure espagnole.”
Opera :
Don Giovanni: A concert version by the Vienna Staatsoper.
La Clemenza di Tito: Featuring Cecilia Bartoli as Sesto in a new production.
Das Rheingold: Marking the first fully staged Wagner opera performed on period instruments.
Tristan und Isolde: A concert version contrasting modern orchestral interpretations with period performance practices.
Collaborations and Special Events:
The season will see collaborations with major cultural institutions of Monaco, including a special New Year’s Eve event featuring an opera followed by a gourmet dinner.
Renowned Artists and Conductors:
The season will feature performances by acclaimed artists such as Vittorio Grigolo, Jonas Kaufmann, and Benjamin Bernheim, among others. Esteemed conductors like Marco Armiliato and Giacomo Sagripanti will also grace the stage.
Conclusion:
The 2024-2025 season at the Monte Carlo Opera promises to be a memorable celebration of operatic art, blending historical commemorations with innovative performances, and showcasing some of the world’s finest operatic talent. Audiences can look forward to a season filled with exceptional moments and diverse musical experiences.
