This year’s production of Tosca was presented in a concert format, marking the closing night of the 2024 season at the Chorégies d’Orange. It was a memorable evening, as always,…
MADAMA BUTTERFLY | Aix en Provence
The performance of Madama Butterfly at the Aix-en-Provence Festival on July 19th was nothing short of a great evening. This renowned festival, with a rich history dating back to its…
Gregory Kunde
I have been following Gregory Kunde’s career for the past ten years, and to me, he is the best Otello to date. I greatly admire him both as an artist…
Elsa Dreisig
Elsa Dreisig is a French-Danish soprano born on May 29, 1991, in Paris. Raised in a musical family, with her father, Gilles Dreisig, being a conductor, and her mother, Bodil…
OTELLO | Teatro Dell’Opera Roma
On June 7th, I had the pleasure of attending Otello at the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma. This performance reminded me once again why I travel for opera, why I endure…
NORMA | Bayerische Staatsoper
Norma in Munich on June 2nd was one of those evenings that reminds you why you travel for opera, why you endure hours in transit for the privilege of experiencing…
TOSCA | Bayerische Staatsoper
On June 1, 2024, I had planned to arrive in Munich at 1 PM to attend the performance of Tosca at the Bayerische Staatsoper. Unfortunately, due to those damn German…
Etienne Dupuis
Born in Montreal, baritone Etienne Dupuis has established himself as one of the most distinguished baritones of his generation. Etienne made his debut at the Deutsche Oper Berlin as Zurga…
NEW SEASON | Teatro La Fenice 24/25
The Teatro La Fenice’s 2024-2025 season is set to captivate audiences with an exciting array of operatic masterpieces, rediscovered works, and innovative new productions. Here is a detailed summary with…