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,…
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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…
DON GIOVANNI | Salzburger Festspiele
A whimsical director, a vibrant conductor, and a cast of exceptional depth come together for a performance of Don Giovanni at the Salzburg Festspiele—According to Wagner, the “opera of all…
LA CLEMENZA DI TITO | Salzburger Festspiele
Mozart: The First Romantic? The Last Baroque? “La Clemenza di Tito” may not be among the most renowned or frequently performed operas, yet it remains a fascinating piece in the…
IL TROVATORE | Staatsoper Stuttgart
One of the key elements of attending an opera as an enthusiast is the anticipation of a director’s vision when taking your seat in the hall. This curiosity, this eagerness…
DON QUICHOTTE |Â Opera de Paris
Attending Don Quichotte at the Paris Opera was a paradoxical experience. Paradoxical because it is not the most well-known piece in the repertoire – especially for us Italian opera enthusiasts…
SALOME | Opéra National de Paris
We eagerly awaited the revival of Lydia Steier‘s production of Salome at the Paris Opera, which had sparked much controversy since its premiere last season. What a powerful and relevant…