After a very successful performance of “Il Cappello di paglia di Firenze” by Nino Rota, the CarloFelice theater in Genoa inaugurates the new year with a production of one of…
LA TRAVIATA |Â Gran Teatre Del Liceu
The last time I went to Catalonia, it was to see one of the three most beautiful performances of 2024, namely La Forza Del Destino! A few months later, here…
THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN | Opéra National de Paris
No, this is not an opera for children (although there have already been performances for young audiences). It is certainly about animals, with their physical and acoustic characterisation, but this…
DIE ZAUBERFLĂ–TE | Bayerische Staatsoper
What a night! The Bayerisches Staatsorchester transported us into a magical universe, brought to life by August Everding’s timeless staging. Since its premiere in 1978, this production has been a…
NEW YEAR CONCERT | Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
It seems that this will become a tradition! After Julie Fuchs cancelled last year at the last minute, replaced by the talented Rosa Feola, this year and two days before…
RECITAL(S) | Gstaad New Year Music Festival
There were as many opera stars in the churches of Gstaad as there was snow on the ski slopes! Like every year, I love coming to the Gstaad New Year…
LA FORZA DEL DESTINO | Teatro Alla Scala
If there’s one date that opera lovers circle on their calendars each year, it’s the opening night of the season at the iconic Teatro alla Scala in Milan. This historic…
MADAMA BUTTERFLY | Teatri di Piacenza
Last night, Friday 20th of December, I had the immense pleasure of attending the season-opening performance of Madama Butterfly at the Teatro Municipale di Piacenza. To say it was an…
MESSIAH | Théâtre des Champs Elysées
When Christmas arrives (as it does at Easter), it’s hardly surprising to see Handel’s Messiah on the bill just about everywhere. But the difference with this Théâtre des Champs ElysĂ©es…