There are opera houses you visit.And then there are opera houses you dream about for years before finally stepping inside. Coming to Palermo and discovering the Teatro Massimo was a…
I PURITANI | Teatro Regio Torino
Some theaters become familiar over time.And then there are theaters that slowly become part of your opera life. Before even talking about I Puritani, I really need to once again…
NABUCODONOSOR | Teatro Alla Scala
There are reviews… and then there are nights like this one.Nights that remind you why you fell in love with opera in the first place. Because let’s be honest: Nabucco…
LA FORZA DEL DESTINO | Bühnen Bern
I was extremely excited about this one. Last year, when the new seasons were announced, I saw that both Zurich Opera and Stadttheater Bern were programming La forza del destino…
RECITAL NETREBKO/TEZIER | Teatro Verdi di Busseto
I don’t even know where to start. Actually… I do. I think I’ve reached the peak. The absolute maximum of what I could hope for as an opera lover. If…
MADAMA BUTTERFLY | Grand Théâtre de Genève
A few days before the announcement of the 2026–2027 season — which I’m really looking forward to, especially with a new director coming in after Aviel Cahn — I had…
ANNA BOLENA | Greek National Theater
It had been a while — actually, way too long — since my last visit to the Greek National Opera. And even though Anna Bolena is not necessarily my favorite…
MICHELLE SPOTTI / NELSON GOERNER | Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Before anything else, and I know this usually comes at the end, a very warm thank you to the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne for the invitation. Truly appreciated. Now,…
LA TRAVIATA | Teatro Comunale Ferrara
Before even talking about the opera… I need to talk about the place. Because honestly, for me, the Teatro Comunale di Ferrara is one of the most beautiful theatres in…