The best way to reconcile after a falling-out is through honest communication and the willingness to move forward. That’s exactly what I decided to do with Theater Basel — one…
DON CARLOS |Â Opera National de Paris
There’s something deeply personal and poetic about beginning to write a review of an opera while en route to the theatre. It gives me a moment to reflect on the…
SEASON 2025/2026 | Opera de Paris
The OpĂ©ra National de Paris has officially announced its highly anticipated 2025/2026 season, promising a thrilling blend of classic masterpieces, innovative new productions, and long-awaited debuts. Opera and ballet lovers…
TOSCA | Teatro Alla Scala
There are certain operas that become personal milestones—those you experience over and over again, yet they never lose their power. Tosca is that opera for me. It was one of…
LA BOHEME | Greek National Opera
Lately, it seems to be a season of firsts for me! After my first-ever backstage experience at the OpĂ©ra de Lyon earlier this week, this was not only my first…
LA FORZA DEL DESTINO | Opera de Lyon
Where should I start… How can I even begin to describe my journey with La Forza del Destino? How can I express my admiration for Giuseppe Verdi? And how can…
RIGOLETTO | Teatro Regio Torino
Usually, when I write a review, I like to jot down a few thoughts on my way to the theater—whether in a train, plane, or taxi. But today was a…
FALSTAFF | Teatro Carlo Felice
Two in one! That’s right—two firsts in a single evening! My first time in Genoa, my first visit to the Teatro Carlo Felice, and most importantly, my first time experiencing…
MADAMA BUTTERFLY | Staatsoper Berlin
At this point, I feel like I’m following Adam Smith around like a die-hard fan trailing Taylor Swift on tour! But no, it’s just a happy coincidence. The first time…