LE DOMINO NOIR (The Black Domino) | Opéra Comique
A typical example of the opéra-comique style of the first half of the 19th century, The Black Domino (Le Domino Noir)...
Reviews
NABUCCO |Â The State Opera – Prague
My evening at the State Opera in Prague on Sunday, September 22, for Nabucco was, as always, a warm and...
SALOME | Wiener Staatsoper
Strauss's first masterpiece premiered in 1905, Salome (op. 54) is an opera of rare power, unfolding continuously in one act,...
TURANDOT |Â Staatsoper Berlin
Last night, Saturday, September 21, 2024, I started my 24/25 season of European opera tours to be able to see...
TRISTAN & YSEULT | Grand Théùtre de GenÚve
On Wednesday, September 18th, I had the opportunity to attend Tristan und Isolde at the Grand Théùtre de GenÚve. Unfortunately,...
FALSTAFF | Opéra de Paris
And it's finally back! The paradox of the summer vacation for the opera lover: when youâre hooked... On one side,...
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...
AIDA 1913 |Â Arena di Verona Festival
The anticipation had been building for monthsâthree long months, to be exactâbefore the night of August 10th, 2024, arrived, marking...
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...
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...
DON GIOVANNI | Salzburger Festspiele
A whimsical director, a vibrant conductor, and a cast of exceptional depth come together for a performance of Don Giovanni...
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...
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...
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...
IL TROVATORE | Staatsoper Stuttgart
One of the key elements of attending an opera as an enthusiast is the anticipation of a director's vision when...
TURANDOT – Teatro Alla Scala
After a not too successful "Rondine", on the centenary of the death of Giacomo Puccini, La Scala theater stages the...
IL TRITTICO | Teatro Regio di Torino
The Teatro Regio in Turino is the Puccini theater par excellence, where the world premieres of Manon Lescaut (1 February...
DON QUICHOTTE |Â Opera de Paris
Attending Don Quichotte at the Paris Opera was a paradoxical experience. Paradoxical because it is not the most well-known piece...
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...
NORMA |Â Bayerische Staatsoper
Norma in Munich on June 2nd was one of those evenings that reminds you why you travel for opera, why...
