21 Jun 2025
Operatic icon Jennifer Larmore reprises the role of the Countess in “Pikovaya dama” (The Queen of Spades) at the Deutsche Oper Berlin, in a production by Sam Brown, based on a concept by Graham Vick. Conducted by Juraj Valčuha, the staging features a stellar cast that includes Brian Jagde as Hermann, Maria Motolygina as Liza, Lucio Gallo as Tomsky, Dean Murphy as Prince Yeletsky, and Martina Baroni as Pauline. The three performances take place on June 21, 26, and 29, 2025. The celebrated American mezzo-soprano garnered widespread acclaim for her role debut in this very production at Teatro Regio Torino just a few months ago.
19 Jun 2025
On June 19, 2025, Michael Spyres takes part in the Grafenegg Sommernacht-Gala, performing alongside mezzo-soprano Siphokazi Molteno, with esteemed pianist Rudolf Buchbinder also featured on the program. Fabien Gabel will conduct the Tonkünstler-Orchester Niederösterreich.
The acclaimed American baritenor once again showcases his extraordinary versatility, performing signature baritone repertoire such as Figaro’s aria from “Il barbiere di Siviglia”, alongside the quintessential tenor showpiece “Nessun dorma” from Turandot. His program also includes Agustín Lara’s passionate “Granada” and Massenet’s heartrending “Pourquoi me réveiller” from Werther. From the same opera, he will be joined by Ms Molteno for the emotionally charged duet “N’achevez pas! Hélas!”
Katarina Bradić returns to the title role of Bernard Foccroulle’s “Cassandra—set to a libretto by Matthew Jocelyn—in a production by Marie-Eve Signeyrole, with Anja Bihlmaier conducting. She leads a distinguished cast featuring Jessica Niles as Sandra, Susan Bickley as Hecuba/Victoria, Sarah Defrise as Naomi, Valdemar Villadsen as Blake, Joshua Hopkins as Apollo/Angry Audience Member, Gidon Saks as Priam/Alexander, and Sandrine Mairesse as Stage Manager/Marjorie.
The Serbian mezzo-soprano created the role of Cassandra at its world premiere at La Monnaie Brussels in 2023, an interpretation
praised for its emotional depth and vocal authority. Performances take place on June 19 (premiere), 22, 25, and July 3 and 7.
18 Jun 2025
On June 18, 2025, tenor Juan Sancho makes his debut in the title role of "La morte d’Orfeo" by Stefano Landi, in a concert performance presented by the Opéra Royal du Château de Versailles. The event takes place in the historic Salon d’Hercule, with Stéphane Fuget conducting from the podium. This performance marks another chapter in Juan Sancho’s acclaimed journey through the Early Baroque repertoire. The program will be recorded for release on the Château de Versailles Spectacles label.
On June 18, 2025, tenor Juan Sancho makes his debut in the title role of "La morte d’Orfeo" by Stefano Landi, in a concert performance presented by the Opéra Royal du Château de Versailles. The event takes place in the historic Salon d’Hercule, with Stéphane Fuget conducting from the podium.
This performance marks another chapter in Juan Sancho’s acclaimed journey through the Early Baroque repertoire. The program will be recorded for release on the Château de Versailles Spectacles label.
15 Jun 2025
On June 15, 2025, Beth Taylor joins countertenor Nicolò Balducci for the grand finale of the Händelfestspiele Halle, taking place in the dramatic open-air setting of the Galgenbergschlucht, just north of Halle, Germany. The Staatskapelle Halle will be led by conductor Joolz Gale. The acclaimed Glaswegian mezzo-soprano will perform a selection of Handel’s most virtuosic arias, including “Come nube che fugge dal vento” (Agrippina), “Crude furie degli orridi abissi”(Serse), and the poignant duet “Son nata a lagrimar “and fiery “Al lampo dell’armi” from Giulio Cesare. She will conclude her program with three Rossini showpieces: “Giusto ciel, in tal periglio” and “Non lasciarmi in tal momento” (Aureliano in Palmira), and the effervescent “Non più mesta accanto al fuoco” from “La Cenerentola”. [Photo: John Cooper]