Strauss’s first masterpiece premiered in 1905, Salome (op. 54) is an opera of rare power, unfolding continuously in one act, a pure fin de siècle product, the first step towards expressionism, eminently…
TURANDOT | Staatsoper Berlin
Last night, Saturday, September 21, 2024, I started my 24/25 season of European opera tours to be able to see as an influencer/media/press/storyteller (delete the unnecessary mentions) by the Berlin…
TRISTAN & YSEULT | Grand Théâtre de Genève
On Wednesday, September 18th, I had the opportunity to attend Tristan und Isolde at the Grand Théâtre de Genève. Unfortunately, I had to leave after about an hour and a…
Daniel Oren
FALSTAFF | Opéra de Paris
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…
Ermonela Jaho
Ermonela Jaho is an Albanian soprano, renowned for her intense emotional expression and passionate portrayal of operatic heroines. Born in Tirana, Ermonela showed an early interest in music. She began…
AIDA 1913 | 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 | 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 | 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…