Among the pinnacles of the verismo repertoire, Andrea ChĂ©nier holds a special place — and, as always with Giordano, it demands a careful balance: between the pure beauty of the…
LA TRAVIATA |Â Deutsche Oper Berlin
It is a fragile but essential balance that La Traviata always demands: between the luminous lightness of its melodic flights and the tension of an intimate drama unfolding behind closed…
CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA / PAGLIACCI | Bayerische Staatsoper
A new CavPag production always comes with its share of expectations, given that this unique pairing of two verismo masterpieces consistently sparks a wide range of passionate and varied interpretations….
AIDA | Royal Opera House
Under the precise and inspired direction of Daniel Oren, this production of Aida left an indelible mark, impressing both musically and theatrically. Oren’s keen understanding of Verdi’s score allowed for…
DIE ZAUBERFLĂ–TE | Bayerische Staatsoper
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…
LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN | Royal Opera House
Under the expert baton of Antonello Manacorda and the inventive staging of Damiano Michieletto, Les Contes d’Hoffmann dazzled the Royal Opera House audience in a truly triumphant performance. From start to finish,…
TURANDOT | Bayerische Staatsoper
And so, the iconic Turandot returned to the Bayerische Staatsoper! With a production by Carlus Padrissa from La Fura dels Baus, one might expect a bold and innovative staging—and indeed,…
Daniel Oren
FALSTAFF | Opéra de Paris
And it’s finally back! The paradox of the summer vacation for the opera lover: when you’re hooked… On one side, there’s the rest, and on the other, an almost frenzied…