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April 30, 2025

VERDI GALA | ETIENNE DUPUIS | MELBOURNE

Etienne Dupuis returns to Australia, performing with Opera Australia in Melbourne for two Verdi Gala concerts on April 30 and May 3. He will share the stage with his wife and frequent stage partner, Melbourne native soprano Nicole Car. The program will feature some of the most stirring and iconic arias and duets by the Busseto-born composer. In recent years, the Québécois baritone has increasingly expanded his Verdi repertoire to great acclaim. In addition to his earlier roles, such as Rodrigo di Posa in Don Carlo and Germont in La traviata, he has recently triumphed in leading Verdi roles, including Rigoletto, Macbeth, Conte di Luna in Il trovatore, and Don Carlo di Vargas in La forza del destino at the most prestigious international opera houses. More information about Etienne Dupuis: https://www.operabase.com/etienne-dupuis-a5232/de https://www.etiennedupuis.com/ Instagram Etienne Dupuis About the concerts: A tribute to Verdi’s musical splendour with opera stars Nicole Car, Étienne Dupuis, and Paul O’Neill. Prepare your heart for the greatest of emotions. Following our sold-out Puccini Gala in 2024, we’re paying tribute to another Italian opera god: Giuseppe Verdi. Hear hits you love from his most famous operas, alongside some rarely performed music in these very special concerts. Verdi is one of opera’s most influential and beloved composers, who brought some of the most moving stories ever written to the stage: from the soaring, tragic romance of La Traviata, to the dark melodrama of Rigoletto, and the grandeur of Aida. He set these stories to music of unsurpassed beauty. Australian opera superstar Nicole Car is celebrated across the world for her golden, honey-hued voice and magnetic stage presence. She returns to her hometown with French-Canadian baritone Étienne Dupuis, Nicole’s husband and an opera superstar in his own right, leading a fabulous cast of singers. With Orchestra Victoria out of the pit, and on the stage of Hamer Hall, you’ll hear every rich detail in Verdi’s luscious orchestrations and feel the force of his unforgettable melodies. Have a look at our news: https://o-pr.net/news/ https://o-pr.net/

Etienne Dupuis - Verdi Gala

April 30, 2025

VERDI GALA | ETIENNE DUPUIS | MELBOURNE

Etienne Dupuis returns to Australia, performing with Opera Australia in Melbourne for two Verdi Gala concerts on April 30 and May 3. He will share the stage with his wife and frequent stage partner, Melbourne native soprano Nicole Car. The program will feature some of the most stirring and iconic arias and duets by the Busseto-born composer. In recent years, the Québécois baritone has increasingly expanded his Verdi repertoire to great acclaim. In addition to his earlier roles, such as Rodrigo di Posa in Don Carlo and Germont in La traviata, he has recently triumphed in leading Verdi roles, including Rigoletto, Macbeth, Conte di Luna in Il trovatore, and Don Carlo di Vargas in La forza del destino at the most prestigious international opera houses. More information about Etienne Dupuis: https://www.operabase.com/etienne-dupuis-a5232/de https://www.etiennedupuis.com/ Instagram Etienne Dupuis About the concerts: A tribute to Verdi’s musical splendour with opera stars Nicole Car, Étienne Dupuis, and Paul O’Neill. Prepare your heart for the greatest of emotions. Following our sold-out Puccini Gala in 2024, we’re paying tribute to another Italian opera god: Giuseppe Verdi. Hear hits you love from his most famous operas, alongside some rarely performed music in these very special concerts. Verdi is one of opera’s most influential and beloved composers, who brought some of the most moving stories ever written to the stage: from the soaring, tragic romance of La Traviata, to the dark melodrama of Rigoletto, and the grandeur of Aida. He set these stories to music of unsurpassed beauty. Australian opera superstar Nicole Car is celebrated across the world for her golden, honey-hued voice and magnetic stage presence. She returns to her hometown with French-Canadian baritone Étienne Dupuis, Nicole’s husband and an opera superstar in his own right, leading a fabulous cast of singers. With Orchestra Victoria out of the pit, and on the stage of Hamer Hall, you’ll hear every rich detail in Verdi’s luscious orchestrations and feel the force of his unforgettable melodies. Have a look at our news: https://o-pr.net/news/ https://o-pr.net/

April 29, 2025

WALKÜRE | PIETARI INKINEN | BEIJING

Pietari Inkinen will conduct Die Walküre, the second part and most frequently performed opera of Richard Wagner's tetralogy Der Ring des Nibelungen, at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on April 29, May 1, and May 3, 2025. The cast includes Ewa Vesin as the titular heroine, Egils Silins as Wotan, Manuela Uhl as Sieglinde, Daniel Brenna as Siegmund, Okka von der Damerau as Fricka, and Liang Li as Hunding in the leading roles. The Finnish conductor has a special affinity for Wagner’s music. In 2023, he conducted the entire Ring cycle at the Bayreuth Festival to rave reviews. Earlier in his career, he led the tetralogy at Opera Australia in Melbourne, earning the Helpmann Award in 2014 and the Green Room Award for Best Opera Conductor in 2016. More information about Pietari Inkinen: https://pietariinkinen.com/ https://www.drp-orchester.de/drp/orchester/chefdirigent104.html About the Conductor: At the age of four, Pietari Inkinen received his first musical lessons. As a teenager, the Finnish conductor, born in 1980, began studying the violin at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, where he also attended Jorma Panula's conducting class. Further studies took him to Zakhar Bron at the Cologne University of Music and back to Helsinki to Leif Segerstam. From 2008 to 2016, he was the chief conductor of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, and in 2014 and 2015, he spent five years each as chief conductor of the Ludwigsburg Festival and the Prague Symphony Orchestra. A special place in the conductor's career is held by the music of Richard Wagner: in 2014, he conducted Der Ring des Nibelungen for the first time at Opera Australia in Melbourne, and in 2021, he conducted Die Walküre at the Bayreuth Festival. There, he conducted the complete Tetralogy in 2023. Pietari Inkinen is in demand worldwide at opera houses from Helsinki to Brussels, Dresden, and Berlin, and has also worked with the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. Have a look at our news: https://o-pr.net/news/ https://o-pr.net/

Pietari Inkinen - Die Walküre

April 29, 2025

WALKÜRE | PIETARI INKINEN | BEIJING

Pietari Inkinen will conduct Die Walküre, the second part and most frequently performed opera of Richard Wagner's tetralogy Der Ring des Nibelungen, at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing on April 29, May 1, and May 3, 2025. The cast includes Ewa Vesin as the titular heroine, Egils Silins as Wotan, Manuela Uhl as Sieglinde, Daniel Brenna as Siegmund, Okka von der Damerau as Fricka, and Liang Li as Hunding in the leading roles. The Finnish conductor has a special affinity for Wagner’s music. In 2023, he conducted the entire Ring cycle at the Bayreuth Festival to rave reviews. Earlier in his career, he led the tetralogy at Opera Australia in Melbourne, earning the Helpmann Award in 2014 and the Green Room Award for Best Opera Conductor in 2016. More information about Pietari Inkinen: https://pietariinkinen.com/ https://www.drp-orchester.de/drp/orchester/chefdirigent104.html About the Conductor: At the age of four, Pietari Inkinen received his first musical lessons. As a teenager, the Finnish conductor, born in 1980, began studying the violin at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, where he also attended Jorma Panula's conducting class. Further studies took him to Zakhar Bron at the Cologne University of Music and back to Helsinki to Leif Segerstam. From 2008 to 2016, he was the chief conductor of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, and in 2014 and 2015, he spent five years each as chief conductor of the Ludwigsburg Festival and the Prague Symphony Orchestra. A special place in the conductor's career is held by the music of Richard Wagner: in 2014, he conducted Der Ring des Nibelungen for the first time at Opera Australia in Melbourne, and in 2021, he conducted Die Walküre at the Bayreuth Festival. There, he conducted the complete Tetralogy in 2023. Pietari Inkinen is in demand worldwide at opera houses from Helsinki to Brussels, Dresden, and Berlin, and has also worked with the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. Have a look at our news: https://o-pr.net/news/ https://o-pr.net/

April 26, 2025

NORMA | IRINA LUNGU | BERLIN

After receiving accolades for her role debut last January in Bellini’s hometown of Catania, Irina Lungu reprises the role of the Druidic High Priestess on April 26 in Norma at the Staatsoper Berlin. She stars in a new Vasily Barkhatov production conducted by Francesco Lanzillotta, leading a cast that includes Dmitry Korchak as Pollione, Elmina Hasan as Adalgisa, and Riccardo Fassi as Oroveso. There will be an additional performance on April 29. Among the celebratory reviews she received in Catania, one from the prestigious magazine Musica stands out: "The amplitude of her singing, combined with a range that moves with admirable ease from low to high notes—thanks to a sophisticated technique—allows her an interpretation of 'Casta Diva' and the cabaletta that follows, 'Ah! bello a me ritorna,' backed by expressive depth and remarkable security in virtuosic passages.” More information about Irina Lungu: https://www.operabase.com/irina-lungu-a7420/de Instagram Irina Lungu About the Production: The will to resist the Roman occupiers is growing among the Galls, and Norma should finally give the sign for an uprising against the oppressor in the name of the god of war. But she hesitates due to a conflict of conscience: despite her vow of chastity, Norma has two children, hidden from the public, fathered by the Roman Pollione. When she finds out that Pollione loves the novice Adalgisa and wants to run away with her, her situation seems hopeless. If she reveals her double life, she risks not only her own standing, but that of her children as well. Vincenzo Bellini’s opera, which premiered in 1831, is considered the epitome of bel canto, but it offers a great deal more than just “beautiful singing”. Richard Wagner already acknowledged that the amazing dramatic music is a portrait of the protagonist’s soul. In his interpretation, Vasily Barkhatov underscores Norma’s sense of being torn between her public role and her personal feelings against the backdrop of a political revolution. Have a look at our news: https://o-pr.net/news/ https://o-pr.net/

Irina Lungu - Norma

April 26, 2025

NORMA | IRINA LUNGU | BERLIN

After receiving accolades for her role debut last January in Bellini’s hometown of Catania, Irina Lungu reprises the role of the Druidic High Priestess on April 26 in Norma at the Staatsoper Berlin. She stars in a new Vasily Barkhatov production conducted by Francesco Lanzillotta, leading a cast that includes Dmitry Korchak as Pollione, Elmina Hasan as Adalgisa, and Riccardo Fassi as Oroveso. There will be an additional performance on April 29. Among the celebratory reviews she received in Catania, one from the prestigious magazine Musica stands out: "The amplitude of her singing, combined with a range that moves with admirable ease from low to high notes—thanks to a sophisticated technique—allows her an interpretation of 'Casta Diva' and the cabaletta that follows, 'Ah! bello a me ritorna,' backed by expressive depth and remarkable security in virtuosic passages.” More information about Irina Lungu: https://www.operabase.com/irina-lungu-a7420/de Instagram Irina Lungu About the Production: The will to resist the Roman occupiers is growing among the Galls, and Norma should finally give the sign for an uprising against the oppressor in the name of the god of war. But she hesitates due to a conflict of conscience: despite her vow of chastity, Norma has two children, hidden from the public, fathered by the Roman Pollione. When she finds out that Pollione loves the novice Adalgisa and wants to run away with her, her situation seems hopeless. If she reveals her double life, she risks not only her own standing, but that of her children as well. Vincenzo Bellini’s opera, which premiered in 1831, is considered the epitome of bel canto, but it offers a great deal more than just “beautiful singing”. Richard Wagner already acknowledged that the amazing dramatic music is a portrait of the protagonist’s soul. In his interpretation, Vasily Barkhatov underscores Norma’s sense of being torn between her public role and her personal feelings against the backdrop of a political revolution. Have a look at our news: https://o-pr.net/news/ https://o-pr.net/

April 20, 2025

MARIGONA QERKEZI DEBUTS AT THE OPER FRANKFURT AS NORMA

On Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, Marigona Qerkezi will debut at Oper Frankfurt in one of the most emblematic and career-defining soprano roles, Vincenzo Bellini’s Norma, in a Christof Loy production under the musical direction of Giuliano Carella, sharing the stage with Angelo Villari as Pollione, Bianca Andrew as Adalgisa, Simon Lim as Oroveso, Julia Stuart as Clotilde, and Abraham Bretón as Flavio. Additional performances will be on April 27, May 3, 9, 11, 15, 17, 23, 31. “I performed Norma for the first time in the United States, at Palm Beach Opera in Florida, in 2024.”, states Marigona Qerkezi. “It was a wonderful experience and, without a doubt, a significant milestone in my artistic journey. This is a role I had long dreamed of and studied, and from the very first rehearsal, I felt a deep, almost visceral connection to this extraordinary character.” “The interpretative and emotional complexity of Norma—her inner strength interwoven with her vulnerability—moved me profoundly,” continues the Kosovan, Croatia-raised soprano.” It is a role that continues to challenge and inspire me each time I return to it, and I am thrilled at the prospect of exploring it further in the future through new productions and fresh perspectives. Each encounter with her reveals new layers, not only in the music and dramaturgy but also within myself as a performer. Norma is, in every sense, the true queen of Bel Canto. For this reason, I am especially honored to bring her back to the stage with my debut at Oper Frankfurt, under the musical direction of Maestro Giuliano Carella, in Christof Loy's production. Widely regarded as one of today’s most sought-after sopranos, Marigona Qerkezi first rose to prominence at a young age as a Mozart specialist and interpreter of high-lying lyric roles such as Lucia di Lammermoor and Gilda. She has since garnered widespread acclaim for her seamless transition into the dramatic coloratura repertoire, excelling in bel canto and Verdi heroines including Abigaille in Nabucco, Elvira in Ernani, Leonora in Il trovatore, and Anna Bolena—not to mention her signature portrayal of Norma. Her artistic versatility has also brought her to triumph in iconic roles such as Aida and Manon Lescaut, with Tosca soon to join this distinguished repertoire. She has appeared on many of the world’s prestigious opera stages and festivals, including the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, Teatro La Fenice in Venice, New National Theatre Tokyo, Teatro Lirico di Cagliari, Opéra Royal de Wallonie in Liège, Teatro Comunale Pavarotti-Freni in Modena, Royal Danish Opera in Copenhagen, Teatro Petruzzelli in Bari, Palm Beach Opera, the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro, the Festival Verdi at the Teatro Regio di Parma, and the Savonlinna Opera Festival.

Sonya Yoncheva - Recital

April 10, 2025

RECITAL | SONYA YONCHEVA | LE ROSEY

On April 10, 2025, Sonya Yoncheva, accompanied by Todd Camburn on the piano, stars in a recital at the Rosey Concert Hall in Rosey, Switzerland. The eclectic program ranges from operatic arias (Giacomo Puccini's Le villi, La bohème, Tosca, Gianni Schicchi, and Madama Butterfly; Jules Massenet's Manon; George Bizet's Carmen) to some of the most popular 20th-century songs and soundtracks. The Bulgarian soprano had previously performed at the Rosey Concert Hall in 2018. More information about Sonya Yoncheva: https://sonyayoncheva.com/ https://www.operabase.com/sonya-yoncheva-a15995/de Instagram Sonya Yoncheva About Sonya: SUPERSTAR SOPRANO SONYA YONCHEVA HAS BEEN HERALDED AS ONE OF THE MOST ACCLAIMED AND EXCITING PERFORMERS OF HER GENERATION. The recipient of the 2021 Opus Klassik as Singer of the Year has become an acclaimed fixture on the most important stages of the world, including the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House, Teatro alla Scala, Opéra de Paris as well as the Bavarian, Berlin and Vienna State Operas. Her unforgettable portrayals of iconic roles have received tremendous acclaim from critics and audiences alike. Sonya Yoncheva’s extensive repertoire includes jewels of the Baroque canon, as well as works by Bellini, Cherubini, Giordano, Puccini, Tchaikovsky, and Verdi. Celebrated for her distinctly beautiful voice and exceptional dramatic presence, Sonya is equally at home on the concert and recital stage, having performed to critical acclaim in cities including Athens, Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, Budapest, Dresden, Hamburg, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, Monte-Carlo, Moscow, Munich, New York, Paris, Santiago de Chile, Salzburg, Tokyo, and Vienna. Have a look at our news: https://o-pr.net/news/ https://o-pr.net/

Erika Grimaldi - Le nozze di Figaro

April 09, 2025

LE NOZZE DI FIGARO | ERIKA GRIMALDI | WNO

Erika Grimaldi returns to the composer of her stage debut, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, debuting at the Welsh National Opera as the Countess Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro, in a Tobias Richter production and under the musical direction of Kerem Hasan. She will sing alongside Michael Mofidian as the titular Figaro, Christina Gansch as Susanna, Giorgio Caoduro as Count Almaviva, Harriet Hayley as Cherubino, Wyn Pencarreg as Dottor Bartolo, Eiry Price as Barbarina, Jeffrey Lloyd-Roberts as Don Basilio/Don Curzio, and Monika Sawa as Marcellina. Performances are at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff (April 9 and 12), Mayflower Theatre, Southampton (May 1 and 3), and Birmingham Hippodrome (May 8). The Piedmontese soprano, who had previously sung Susanna in the same opera, debuted the role of the Countess in Montpellier in 2012, later reprising in Torino and at the Bolshoy Theater Moscow. More information about Erika Grimaldi: https://www.operabase.com/erika-grimaldi-a5155/de Instagram Erika Grimaldi https://www.erikagrimaldi.com/ About the Production: It’s supposed to be the happiest day of Figaro and Susanna’s lives but will their wedding even go ahead? Count Almaviva is determined to seduce Susanna, but will his wife find out? Will Figaro be able to outwit his master, for the honour of his bride? And where does young Cherubino fit into it all? In this captivating tale of love, loyalty and mistaken identities, the quick-witted barber navigates the twists and turns of 18th century social intricacies with charm and humour, and clever schemes which will keep you guessing until the final note. WNO’s period-set production with elegant sets and opulent costumes has all the ingredients of a classic opera. So, join us as we step into the world of The Marriage of Figaro where love and laughter converge in a whirlwind of clever schemes and Mozart’s melodic brilliance. Have a look at our news: https://o-pr.net/news/ https://o-pr.net/  

SONYA YONCHEVA - ROLEX AMBASSADORS CONCERT

April 08, 2025

ANDREA CHÉNIER | SONYA YONCHEVA | VIENNA

Just three days after her appearances as Iolanta, Sonya Yoncheva brings her much-acclaimed portrayal of Maddalena di Coigny in Andrea Chénier to the Wiener Staatsoper, where earlier in this season she had also received accolades as Tosca. Umberto Giordano's best-known work, staged by Otto Otto Schenk, is conducted by Pier Giorgio Morandi. The star-studded cast includes - among others - Michael Fabiano in the title role and Luca Salsi as Gérard. The premiere is on April 8, with two additional shows on April 12, and 15, 2025. The Plovdiv-born soprano debuted the role of the noblewoman Maddalena di Coigny at the Teatro alla Scala in 2023. Other Giordano heroines in her repertoire include Stephana in Siberia and the protagonist of Fedora. More information about Sonya Yoncheva: https://www.staatsoper-berlin.de/de/kuenstler/sonya-yoncheva.1899/ https://www.operabase.com/sonya-yoncheva-a15995/de Instagram Sonya Yoncheva About the Production: France, during the French Revolution: The revolutionary-minded poet Andrea Chénier falls into the clutches of Robespierre’s Reign of Terror and is suspected of being a counter-revolutionary. His fate is closely intertwined with that of the young noblewoman Maddalena Coigny and the former servant Gérard: both men love Maddalena, while she loves Chénier. In the end, however, death awaits them—Andrea Chénier and Maddalena Coigny ascend the scaffold together. Have a look at our news: https://o-pr.net/news/ https://o-pr.net/

Pietari Inkinen - Deutsche Radio Philharmonie

April 03, 2025

DEUTSCHE RADIO PHILHARMONIE | PIETARI INKINEN | SAARBRÜCKEN, LUDWISBURG, KAISERSLAUTERN

Pietari Inkinen conducts the Deutsche Radio Philharmonie in three concerts on April 3, 4, and 11 at the StudioKonzert Saarsbrücken, Gastkonzert Ludwigsburg, and Sinfoniekonzert Kaiserslautern, respectively. The program, entitled "Wo Waldgeister weben" (Where forest spirits weave), includes Jean Sibelius's mysterious and at times eery symphonic poem "Tapiola", Piotr Ilich Tchaikovsky's last work, the menacing and dark Symphony No. 6 "Pathetique", and Sergey Rachmaninov's powerfully virtuoso Piano Concerto No. 4, performed by soloist Alexei Volodin. [Photo: Andreas Zihler] More information about Pietari Inkinen: https://pietariinkinen.com/ https://www.drp-orchester.de/drp/orchester/chefdirigent104.html About the Conductor: At the age of four, Pietari Inkinen received his first musical lessons. As a teenager, the Finnish conductor, born in 1980, began studying the violin at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, where he also attended Jorma Panula's conducting class. Further studies took him to Zakhar Bron at the Cologne University of Music and back to Helsinki to Leif Segerstam. From 2008 to 2016, he was the chief conductor of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, and in 2014 and 2015, he spent five years each as chief conductor of the Ludwigsburg Festival and the Prague Symphony Orchestra. A special place in the conductor's career is held by the music of Richard Wagner: in 2014, he conducted Der Ring des Nibelungen for the first time at Opera Australia in Melbourne, and in 2021, he conducted Die Walküre at the Bayreuth Festival. There, he conducted the complete Tetralogy in 2023. Pietari Inkinen is in demand worldwide at opera houses from Helsinki to Brussels, Dresden, and Berlin, and has also worked with the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. Have a look at our news: https://o-pr.net/news/ https://o-pr.net/  

GABRIELA SCHERER | Die Walküre (ACT I)

April 02, 2025

DIE WALKÜRE (ACT I) | GABRIELA SCHERER | BEIJING

Just days after participating in a Wagner Gala at the Teatro Real Madrid, on April 2, 2025, Gabriela Scherer will sing the role of Siegliende in Die Walküre in a concert performance of Wagner's masterpiece at the NCPA Beijing, marking her Chinese debut. Petr Popelka conducts the Wiener Symphoniker, and Ric Furmands and Liang Li co-star as Siegmund and Hunding, respectively. The concert includes ballet music from three Verdi operas, Macbeth, Aida, and Don Carlos. The Zurich-born soprano debuted the role of Sieglinde to rave reviews in an abridged version of Wagner's Ring at the Schlossbergbühne Kasematten in Graz last summer. More information about Gabriela Scherer: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriela_Scherer https://gabrielascherer.com/de/ About the concert: After the successful production of the first part of Wagner's quadruple opera "Der Ring des Nibelungen" (hereinafter referred to as "The Ring") in August 2024, the NCPA launched the second "Ring" series, "Die Walküre" in April 2025. As "ring" series on the highest frequency, the most popular classical music lovers, "Die Walküre" of the story of father and daughter, husband and wife, brother and sister, lovers and other multiple relationship dimensions under exquisite complex emotional entanglements, into the northern mythology under the grand narrative system, through the voice and orchestral collision, painted a hidden turbulent magic reality space. The taboo love of brother and sister turns into the sword that breaks the traditional moral shackles, and the passionate emotion of love and dedication makes the female move, against the will of the father's authority at the penalty, and finally falls into the sleeping in the fire. The two scenes of "The Valkyrie riding" and "The father and daughter farewell between Wotan and Brunhild" are particularly classic. Have a look at our news: https://o-pr.net/news/ https://o-pr.net/