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Bavarian State Opera, National Theatre
9 Jun 2024, Sun
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6 PM
There are few operas, which from the very first bar endure such intense pressure, few in which the temperature swings from ice-cold calculation to overheating in mere seconds. And scarcely any in whic...
Composer:
Giacomo Puccini
Cast:
Anja Harteros,
Charles Castronovo,
.... + 4
Tosca
Premiere of this production:
14 January 1900,
Teatro Costanzi, Rome
Act 1
Inside the church of Sant'Andrea della Valle
Scene depicting a church interior with high stained-glass windows and heavy ornamental columns. The central figure is a high dignatory around whom several figures are kneeling, while in the background can be seen the tall pikes of the Swiss Guard.
Cesare Angelotti, former consul of the Roman Republic and now an escaped political prisoner, ru ... Read More
Opera
Semperoper Dresden, Semperoper Dresden
9 Jun 2024, Sun
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7 PM
In answer to Tamino’s question about who he is, Papageno says "A man like you". Tamino’s reply to the counter-question is that he comes from "princely blood". Thus it i...
Composer:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Cast:
Staatskapelle Dresden,
Gaetano d'Espinosa,
.... + 2
The Magic Flute
Premiere of this production:
30 September 1791,
Theater auf der Wieden, Vienna
First elevator
Prince Tamino is chased by a wild snake. At the last minute, three mysterious women, emissaries of the Queen of the Night, save him. When the bird catcher Papageno shows up and brags about the heroic deed, they punish him. On the other hand, they give the prince a picture of Pamina, the daughter of the queen, who is imprisoned by the ruler of the sun temple, Sarastro. Tamino falls ... Read More
Opera
Prague National Theatre, The State Opera
9 Jun 2024, Sun
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7 PM
The State Opera production of Puccini’s Tosca features Josef Svoboda’s legendary scenery dating from the era of the May the Fifth Grand Opera; it premiered on 4 May 1947. In June 1999, the...
Cast:
National Theatre Opera Ballet,
Prague Philharmonic Children's Choir,
.... + 2
Tosca
Premiere of this production:
14 January 1900,
Teatro Costanzi, Rome
Act 1
Inside the church of Sant'Andrea della Valle
Scene depicting a church interior with high stained-glass windows and heavy ornamental columns. The central figure is a high dignatory around whom several figures are kneeling, while in the background can be seen the tall pikes of the Swiss Guard.
Cesare Angelotti, former consul of the Roman Republic and now an escaped political prisoner, ru ... Read More
Opera
11 Jun 2024, Tue
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7:15 PM
This beloved production, which began life at Scottish Opera in 2008, has been seen at opera houses around the world.
Scottish Opera: La traviata
Premiere of this production:
06 March 1853,
Teatro La Fenice, Venice
Set in and around Paris in about 1850.
Act I
Violetta Valéry, a Parisian courtesan, greets the guests at her salon. Among them are Flora Bervoix, the Marchese D’Obigny, Baron Douphol and Gastone, who introduces Violetta to a new admirer of hers, Alfredo Germont. The young Germont, who has been admiring her from afar, joins her in a drinking song. An orchestra strikes up in an adjace ... Read More
Opera
Hungarian State Opera House, Opera House
12 Jun 2024, Wed
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6 PM
This is a story about war, a topic as old as man and which will continue as long as our species. War chooses life or death for millions, divides families and lovers, and permeates warring countries an...
Composer:
Giuseppe Verdi
Cast:
Boldizsár László,
Hungarian State Opera Chorus,
.... + 5
Aida
Premiere of this production:
24 December 1871,
Khedivial Opera House in Cairo
Backstory: The Egyptians have captured and enslaved Aida, an Ethiopian princess. An Egyptian military commander, Radamès, struggles to choose between his love for her and his loyalty to the King of Egypt. To complicate the story further, the King's daughter Amneris is in love with Radamès, although he does not return her feelings.
Act 1
Scene 1: A hall in the King's palace; ... Read More
Opera
12 Jun 2024, Wed
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7 PM
The up-and-coming mezzo-soprano Marina Viotti, born in Lausanne, makes her debut as Carmen. One can also look forward to the star tenor Saimir Pirgu - closely associated with the Zurich Opera House - ...
Composer:
Georges Bizet
Cast:
Gianandrea Noseda,
Marina Viotti,
.... + 7
Carmen
Premiere of this production:
03 March 1875,
Opéra-Comique, Paris
Place: Seville, Spain, and surrounding hills
Time: Around 1820
Act 1
A square, in Seville. On the right, a door to the tobacco factory. At the back, a bridge. On the left, a guardhouse.
A group of soldiers relaxes in the square, waiting for the changing of the guard and commenting on the passers-by ("Sur la place, chacun passe"). Micaëla appears, seeking José. Moralè ... Read More
Opera
Staatsoper Unter den Linden (Berlin State Opera), Staatsoper Unter den Linden
12 Jun 2024, Wed
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7:30 PM
When Victor Hugo brought his play "Le roi s’amuse" to the stage for the first and last time in Paris in 1832, the performance ended with the immediate banning of the play. When th...
Cast:
Aida Garifullina,
Alfredo Daza,
.... + 5
Opera
Oper Frankfurt, Opera House
13 Jun 2024, Thu
•
7 PM
The first new Die Zauberflöte for 24 years is directed by Ted Huffman. Scorned as a "piece of invention" and hailed as a »masterpiece«, the work, performed fo...
Cast:
Marie Jacquot,
Oper Frankfurt and Museum Orchestra,
.... + 1
Die Zauberflöte
Premiere of this production:
30 September 1791,
Theater auf der Wieden, Vienna
The opera begins with the overture, which Mozart composed last.
Act 1
Scene 1: A rough, rocky landscape
Tamino, a handsome prince lost in a distant land, is pursued by a serpent and asks the gods to save him (aria: "Zu Hilfe! Zu Hilfe!" segued into trio: "Stirb, Ungeheuer, durch uns're Macht!"). He faints, and three ladies, attendants of the Queen of the Night, appear an ... Read More
Opera
13 Jun 2024, Thu
•
7:15 PM
This beloved production, which began life at Scottish Opera in 2008, has been seen at opera houses around the world.
Scottish Opera: La traviata
Premiere of this production:
06 March 1853,
Teatro La Fenice, Venice
Set in and around Paris in about 1850.
Act I
Violetta Valéry, a Parisian courtesan, greets the guests at her salon. Among them are Flora Bervoix, the Marchese D’Obigny, Baron Douphol and Gastone, who introduces Violetta to a new admirer of hers, Alfredo Germont. The young Germont, who has been admiring her from afar, joins her in a drinking song. An orchestra strikes up in an adjace ... Read More
Opera
Hungarian State Opera House, Opera House
14 Jun 2024, Fri
•
6 PM
This is a story about war, a topic as old as man and which will continue as long as our species. War chooses life or death for millions, divides families and lovers, and permeates warring countries an...
Cast:
Boldizsár László,
Hungarian State Opera Chorus,
.... + 5
Aida
Premiere of this production:
24 December 1871,
Khedivial Opera House in Cairo
Backstory: The Egyptians have captured and enslaved Aida, an Ethiopian princess. An Egyptian military commander, Radamès, struggles to choose between his love for her and his loyalty to the King of Egypt. To complicate the story further, the King's daughter Amneris is in love with Radamès, although he does not return her feelings.
Act 1
Scene 1: A hall in the King's palace; ... Read More
Opera
Volksoper Vienna, Volksoper
14 Jun 2024, Fri
•
6 PM
"The Magic Flute" is a piece of collective cultural heritage and the most frequently performed opera in existence. Mozart’s universal opus is a fixture in the Vienna Volksoper’s ...
Die Zauberflöte
Premiere of this production:
30 September 1791,
Theater auf der Wieden, Vienna
Act 1
Deceptive calm following a storm at sea in Sandviken Bay. The Norwegian Captain Daland is angry: shortly before he and his team were able to reach his home harbour, his ship was once again driven off course. Now they will have to wait for a favourable wind, and so the entire crew settles down to rest. Only the steersman takes the watch and – to help fight his fatigue – sings&nbs ... Read More
Opera
Staatsoper Hamburg, Main Stage
14 Jun 2024, Fri
•
7 PM
Carmen charms everyone with her dancing and singing - only one of them turns her down: Don José. He, of all people, is supposed to arrest her after an argument in the factory. But José i...
Cast:
Ariane Matiakh,
Choir of the Hamburg State Opera,
.... + 4
Carmen
Premiere of this production:
03 March 1875,
Opéra-Comique, Paris
Place: Seville, Spain, and surrounding hills
Time: Around 1820
Act 1
A square, in Seville. On the right, a door to the tobacco factory. At the back, a bridge. On the left, a guardhouse.
A group of soldiers relaxes in the square, waiting for the changing of the guard and commenting on the passers-by ("Sur la place, chacun passe"). Micaëla appears, seeking José. Moralè ... Read More
Opera
Prague National Theatre, The National Theatre
14 Jun 2024, Fri
•
7 PM
Keep a safe distance when Carmen is in the mood for love.
Cast:
The National Theatre Chorus, The National Theatre Orchestra
Carmen
Premiere of this production:
03 March 1875,
Opéra-Comique, Paris
Place: Seville, Spain, and surrounding hills
Time: Around 1820
Act 1
A square, in Seville. On the right, a door to the tobacco factory. At the back, a bridge. On the left, a guardhouse.
A group of soldiers relaxes in the square, waiting for the changing of the guard and commenting on the passers-by ("Sur la place, chacun passe"). Micaëla appears, seeking José. Moralè ... Read More
Opera
Aida
Premiere of this production:
24 December 1871,
Khedivial Opera House in Cairo
Backstory: The Egyptians have captured and enslaved Aida, an Ethiopian princess. An Egyptian military commander, Radamès, struggles to choose between his love for her and his loyalty to the King of Egypt. To complicate the story further, the King's daughter Amneris is in love with Radamès, although he does not return her feelings.
Act 1
Scene 1: A hall in the King's palace; ... Read More
Opera
Semperoper Dresden, Semperoper Dresden
15 Jun 2024, Sat
•
7 PM
In cooperation with the Salzburg Easter Festival, the Semperoper presents "Don Carlo" in the four-act Italian version of 1884, supplemented by a new instrumental prologue by composer Ma...
Cast:
Staatskapelle Dresden,
Alexandros Stavrakakis,
.... + 6
Don Carlo
Premiere of this production:
11 March 1867,
Opéra National de Paris
Act 1
This act was omitted in the 1883 revision
The Forest of Fontainebleau, France in winter
A prelude and chorus of woodcutters and their wives is heard. They complain of their hard life, made worse by war with Spain. Elisabeth, daughter of the King of France, arrives with her attendants. She reassures the people that her impending marriage to Don Carlos, Infante and son of Philip II, King of ... Read More
Opera
15 Jun 2024, Sat
•
7:15 PM
This beloved production, which began life at Scottish Opera in 2008, has been seen at opera houses around the world.
Scottish Opera: La traviata
Premiere of this production:
06 March 1853,
Teatro La Fenice, Venice
Set in and around Paris in about 1850.
Act I
Violetta Valéry, a Parisian courtesan, greets the guests at her salon. Among them are Flora Bervoix, the Marchese D’Obigny, Baron Douphol and Gastone, who introduces Violetta to a new admirer of hers, Alfredo Germont. The young Germont, who has been admiring her from afar, joins her in a drinking song. An orchestra strikes up in an adjace ... Read More
Opera
Deutsche Oper Berlin, Main Stage
15 Jun 2024, Sat
•
7:30 PM
Only after the opera had been modified a number of times by the composer did it begin to garner public acclaim. The revised version, extended from two acts to three, was performed in Brescia on May 28...
Cast:
Asmik Grigorian,
Chorus of the Deutsche Oper Berlin,
.... + 5
Madame Butterfly
Premiere of this production:
17 February 1904,
La Scala, Milan
Act 1
1. A short orchestral prelude with a busy, fugal opening theme, followed by a second theme of more overtly Japanese character, leads straight into the opening scene.
2. E soffitto e pareti ("And ceiling and walls"). Pinkerton and Goro are inspecting a small house which sits on a hill and overlooks the bay. Goro has found the house for Pinkerton and his bride, and is showing him t ... Read More
Opera
Staatsoper Unter den Linden (Berlin State Opera), Staatsoper Unter den Linden
15 Jun 2024, Sat
•
7:30 PM
When Victor Hugo brought his play "Le roi s’amuse" to the stage for the first and last time in Paris in 1832, the performance ended with the immediate banning of the play. When th...
Cast:
Aida Garifullina,
Alfredo Daza,
.... + 5
Opera
15 Jun 2024, Sat
•
8 PM
The up-and-coming mezzo-soprano Marina Viotti, born in Lausanne, makes her debut as Carmen. One can also look forward to the star tenor Saimir Pirgu - closely associated with the Zurich Opera House - ...
Cast:
Gianandrea Noseda,
Marina Viotti,
.... + 7
Carmen
Premiere of this production:
03 March 1875,
Opéra-Comique, Paris
Place: Seville, Spain, and surrounding hills
Time: Around 1820
Act 1
A square, in Seville. On the right, a door to the tobacco factory. At the back, a bridge. On the left, a guardhouse.
A group of soldiers relaxes in the square, waiting for the changing of the guard and commenting on the passers-by ("Sur la place, chacun passe"). Micaëla appears, seeking José. Moralè ... Read More
Opera
Semperoper Dresden, Semperoper Dresden
16 Jun 2024, Sun
•
7 PM
In answer to Tamino’s question about who he is, Papageno says "A man like you". Tamino’s reply to the counter-question is that he comes from "princely blood". Thus it i...
Cast:
Staatskapelle Dresden,
Gaetano d'Espinosa,
.... + 2
The Magic Flute
Premiere of this production:
30 September 1791,
Theater auf der Wieden, Vienna
First elevator
Prince Tamino is chased by a wild snake. At the last minute, three mysterious women, emissaries of the Queen of the Night, save him. When the bird catcher Papageno shows up and brags about the heroic deed, they punish him. On the other hand, they give the prince a picture of Pamina, the daughter of the queen, who is imprisoned by the ruler of the sun temple, Sarastro. Tamino falls ... Read More
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