LA FORZA DEL DESTINO | Opernhaus ZĂĽrich
I have about 10,000 things to say about this production — so I hope you love Verdi and stories, because...
Highlights
IPHIGENIE EN TAURIDE | Théâtre National de l’OpĂ©ra Comique
It is one of the leading events events of this operatic season: the tout Paris musical world speaks of little...
LES PÊCHEURS DE PERLES | Opéra de Massy
A full house bore witness to an evening of resounding success. The enchantment was profound, for the work had been...
FRANCESCA DA RIMINI | Deutsche Oper Berlin
This season, the Deutsche Oper Berlin presents a revival of a work that, for reasons as curious as they are...
ARIADNE AUF NAXOS | Bayerische Staatsoper
Circumstances aligned with understated charm to leave a lasting impression: a constellation of performers, a baton of prestige, an orchestra...
CENDRILLON | Opéra Royal du Château de Versailles
Take one of Perrault's most famous tales, add some lightning-fast music, throw in a hand picked cast, and set it...
TOSCA |Â Opernhaus ZĂĽrich
I still remember when I saw the new program of the Opernhaus ZĂĽrich last May, and when I saw that...
DIE ZAUBERFLĂ–TE | Deutsche Oper Berlin
There are works that, regardless of the circumstances in which you hear them, make you happy. They allow you to...
FRANCESCA DA RIMINI | Teatro Regio di Torino
A wonderful choice to kick off the new season with an opera that was born in this very theater over...
RIGOLETTO | Teatro Alla Scala
How do you celebrate the birthday of the greatest maestro of all time — on his actual birthday?Well, the answer...
DER ROSENKAVALIER | Opernhaus ZĂĽrich
Finesse and charm are words that aptly describe this new production of Der Rosenkavalier at Opernhaus ZĂĽrich. Lydia Steier's elaborate...
UN BALLO IN MASCHERA | Teatro San Carlo
For many opera lovers and enthusiasts, “Un ballo in maschera” is Verdi’s perfect masterpiece. Born from a makeshift story, “Gustave...
ARIODANTE | Opéra National de Paris
On Friday evening at the Palais Garnier, everything converged for an exceptional rendition of Handel’s Ariodante. The cast was at...
MANON | Opernhaus ZĂĽrich
On September 27th, the Zurich Opera revived its production of Massenet's Manon, a total triumph, carried by a pair of...
LOHENGRIN |Â Deutsche Oper Berlin
We had already had the chance to see this production back in April. The impressions were overwhelmingly positive: the emotion...
OTELLO | Teatro Real de Madrid
I didn’t have to wait long to see my favorite opera of the 25/26 season. Barely after the curtain fell...
DIE SCHWEIGSAME FRAU | Staatsoper Berlin
The work is far too rare for us to allow ourselves to miss it. It is, alas, the sole collaboration...
TRISTAN UND ISOLDE | Bayreuther Festspiele
Some weather websites predicted it would be der heiĂźeste Tag des Jahres. We didn't try to confirm how accurate that...
RIGOLETTO | Arena Verona Festival
To close my two-week festival stay in Verona, it could only be with a masterpiece by Verdi. And even though...
NABUCCO | Arena Verona Festival
The most Italian opera in the most Italian place on earth! Giuseppe Verdi's third opera, which revealed his genius to...
