And it’s finally back! The paradox of the summer vacation for the opera lover: when you’re hooked… On one side, there’s the rest, and on the other, an almost frenzied…
LA TRAVIATA | Royal Opera House
On Saturday, September 7th, I had the pleasure of attending La Traviata at the Royal Opera House in London, a production that has become something of a classic at this…
AIDA 1913 |Â Arena di Verona Festival
The anticipation had been building for months—three long months, to be exact—before the night of August 10th, 2024, arrived, marking the premiere of Aida 1913 at the Arena di Verona….
TOSCA |Â Arena di Verona Festival
If I had to choose one highlight of my operatic year in 2024, it would undoubtedly be the performance of Tosca I witnessed at the Verona Arena. This evening was…
CARMEN |Â Arena di Verona Festival
The 101st edition of the Verona Arena Festival is a testament to the enduring legacy of one of the most prestigious opera festivals in the world. Since its inception in…
DON GIOVANNI | Salzburger Festspiele
A whimsical director, a vibrant conductor, and a cast of exceptional depth come together for a performance of Don Giovanni at the Salzburg Festspiele—According to Wagner, the “opera of all…
LA CLEMENZA DI TITO | Salzburger Festspiele
Mozart: The First Romantic? The Last Baroque? “La Clemenza di Tito” may not be among the most renowned or frequently performed operas, yet it remains a fascinating piece in the…
TOSCA | ChorĂ©gies d’Orange
This year’s production of Tosca was presented in a concert format, marking the closing night of the 2024 season at the ChorĂ©gies d’Orange. It was a memorable evening, as always,…
MADAMA BUTTERFLY |Â 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…