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Pietari Inkinen - Deutsche Radio Philharmonie

June 21, 2025

PIETARI INKINEN | RICHARD-STRAUSS-FEST | LUDWIGSBURGER SCHLOSSFESTSPIELE

On June 21, 2025, at the Forum am Schlosspark Ludwigsburg, Pietari Inkinen conducts the Deutsche Radio Philharmonie in a concert entirely devoted to Richard Strauss, that opens with Don Juan op. 20, continues with “Orchesterlieder Cäcilie” op. 27/2, “Traum durch die Dämmerung” op. 29/1, “Des Dichters Abendgang” op. 47/2, “Ruhe meine Seele« op. 27/1 and “Verführung” op. 33/1, Vier sinfonische Zwischenspiele aus “Intermezzo” and concludes with “Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche”. The concert is part of the Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele, one of Germany’s oldest and most prestigious festivals for classical music and the performing arts, where Pietari Inkinen previously served as chief conductor. The program features renowned tenor Matthew Swensen. The event The event will be recorded by SWR and broadcast live online via SWR Kultur. It will also air on Tuesday, October 7 at 1:05 p.m. [Photo: Andreas Zihler]

June 20, 2025

LE NOZZE DI FIGARO | IRINA LUNGU | LIÈGE

Irina Lungu continues her season of exciting role debuts at the Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège with her first-ever portrayal of Countess Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro. This new production, directed by Jean-Romain Vesperini and conducted by Leonardo Sini, opens on June 20, with additional performances on June 22, 24, 26, and 28. She joins a distinguished cast including Biagio Pizzuti as Figaro, Enkeleda Kamani as Susanna, Mario Cassi as Count Almaviva, Chiara Tirotta as Cherubino, Aurore Daubrun as Marcellina, Francesco Leone as Bartolo and Antonio, Lorenzo Martelli as Don Basilio, and Gwendoline Blondeel as Barbarina. Long drawn to the role of the wistful Countess, Irina Lungu now brings her interpretation to the stage, adding this new heroine to her celebrated Mozart repertoire, which already includes Donna Anna in Don Giovanni, Fiordiligi in Così fan tutte, and Elettra in Idomeneo, re di Creta. She returns to Liège after having opened the current season last fall in one of her signature roles, Violetta in La traviata. More information about Irina Lungu: https://www.operabase.com/irina-lungu-a7420/de Instagram Irina Lungu About the Production: Le Nozze di Figaro was the great success that followed The Abduction from the Seraglio, which propelled Mozart to the forefront of the Viennese music scene and placed him in competition with the Italian composers of the imperial court. This new commission for a opera buffa adapted from The Marriage of Figaro was approved by Emperor Joseph II, likely persuaded by the court librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte. The subject matter was quite delicate in this pre-revolutionary era, and the opera achieved only modest success in Vienna in 1786 compared to the triumphs of Salieri and Paisiello. However, it quickly found favor in Prague, where a new opera was soon requested—Don Giovanni would be the result. The immense richness of this unique opera, The Marriage of Figaro, illustrates Mozart’s genius, blending comedy with seriousness and resonating deeply with souls and hearts through an incredible wealth of melodic invention. The sublime beauty of the music and the sonic precision of this work—one of the most important in the history of opera—are today enhanced by an innovative eco-design. With sustainable practices such as reducing energy consumption and reusing costumes and sets, this production aims to align with the challenges of our time. Have a look at our news: https://o-pr.net/news/ https://o-pr.net/

June 20, 2025

LE NOZZE DI FIGARO | IRINA LUNGU | LIÈGE

June 19, 2025

GEORGE GAGNIDZE | NABUCCO | RIGA

On June 19, 2025, George Gagnidze returns to one of his signature roles—Verdi’s tormented Babylonian king—for a special one-night-only performance of Nabucco at the Latvian National Opera in Riga. The production, staged by Guntis Gailītis and conducted by Mārtiņš Ozoliņš, features a distinguished cast including Liudmyla Monastyrska as Abigaille, Edgars Ošleja as Zaccaria, Raimonds Bramanis as Ismaele, Irma Pavāre as Fenena, Artem Safronov as Abdallo, Evija Martinsone as Anna, and Krišjānis Norvelis as the High Priest of Baal. A defining role in his career, Nabucco has seen the Georgian baritone take center stage in many of the world’s leading opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York, the Vienna State Opera, the Chorégies d’Orange, and the Arena di Verona. The following evening, he will join a star-studded Opera Gala alongside Vida Miknevičiūtė, Liparit Avetisyan, Liudmyla Monastyrska, Zanda Švēde, and Irakli Kakhidze, under the baton of Maestro Ozoliņš. More information about George Gagnidze: https://www.operabase.com/george-gagnidze-a6056/de https://georgegagnidze.com/ https://www.instagram.com/georgegagnidze/?hl=de About the Production: One can say with a certainty that this opera marked the beginning of my career as a composer -said Giuseppe Verdi. In 1840, after the death of both children and his wife, Giuseppe Verdi is stricken by a deep depression. Only after two years - in 1842, the composer overcomes his crises, settles down to work and writes Nabucco. The resounding triumph after the performance of Nabucco opened the era of glory for Giuseppe Verdi's operas. The LNO stage version of Nabucco is based on the concept of time. The theme of time can be traced also in the visual interpretation of the production- it is the course of the sun, the course of human life and, above all, the judgement of the Supreme Power of our thoughts and deeds. Have a look at our news: https://o-pr.net/news/ https://o-pr.net/

June 19, 2025

GEORGE GAGNIDZE | NABUCCO | RIGA

June 12, 2025

JUNE 2025 CONCERTS | SONYA YONCHEVA

June promises to be a musically rich month for Sonya Yoncheva, marked by a series of high-profile concert engagements. On June 12, she will appear at the Festival d’Auvers-sur-Oise, offering a recital devoted to the music of Giacomo Puccini. The program will feature arias from “Tosca”, “Madama Butterfly”, and “La bohème”, accompanied by renowned pianist Malcolm Martineau, her frequent artistic partner. On June 21, Sonya will perform at the Wiener Konzerthaus in a Gala Concert alongside the Bohuslan Martinů Orchestra, conducted by Francesco Ivan Ciampa. The evening’s repertoire will showcase her interpretive breadth, featuring arias by Giuseppe Verdi “(Il trovatore”, “La forza del destino”), Antonín Dvořák (“Rusalka”), and Richard Wagner (“Tannhäuser”), followed by a second half devoted entirely to Puccini, with selections from “Le Villi”, “Madama Butterfly”, “La bohème”, and “Tosca”. The Bulgarian soprano will reprise this program alongside Maestro Ciampa and the Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg on June 24, and again at the Tonhalle Zürich on June 29. Between these two engagements, on June 26, Sonya will appear at the Bayerische Staatsoper in Munich for a Festive Ceremony marking the 150th anniversary of the Munich Opera Festival. Conducted by Stefano Montanari and featuring the Bavarian State Orchestra, the event will include her performances of Handel’s “Non disperar; chi sa?” from Giulio Cesare in Egitto, “Lascia ch’io pianga” from Rinaldo, and Purcell’s “Thy Hand, Belinda…When I am laid in Earth” from Dido and Aeneas, with the participation of mezzo-soprano Avery Amereau. Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, will deliver the keynote address. 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/

June 12, 2025

RIGOLETTO | ETIENNE DUPUIS | PARIS

This evening, Étienne Dupuis steps in on just one day’s notice for a one-off performance as Rigoletto at the Opéra National de Paris. He takes on the title role in Claus Guth’s production, conducted by Andrea Battistoni, alongside Francesca Pia Vitale as Gilda, Dmitry Korchak as the Duke, Alexander Tsymbalyuk as Sparafucile, Justina Gringytė as Maddalena, and Daniel Giulianini as Monterone. The Quebecois baritone, who has previously taken on Verdi’s tragic jester at the Teatro Real in Madrid, Deutsche Oper Berlin, and during the Royal Opera House Covent Garden’s tour of Japan, is a familiar and acclaimed presence in Paris. Local audiences have celebrated his performances in an array of roles, including Don Giovanni, Conte di Luna (Il trovatore), Sancho Pança (Don Quichotte), Escamillo (Carmen), Paolo Albiani (Simon Boccanegra), Rodrigo (Don Carlo), and Belcore (L’elisir d’amore). More information about Etienne Dupuis: https://www.operabase.com/etienne-dupuis-a5232/de https://www.etiennedupuis.com/ Instagram Etienne Dupuis About Etienne Dupuis: Etienne Dupuis was born in Montréal, where he completed his vocal studies at the McGill University, after which he became a member of l’Atelier Lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal. When not travelling the world, Etienne lives in Paris, France, with his wife, the soprano Nicole Car, and their son Noah. Together with Nicole, he is a co-Artistic Director of ICAV, the Canadian Vocal Arts Institute. Etienne is also an Ambassador of Opera for Peace. In 2021, Etienne was given the prestigious Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres recognition by the government of France. Have a look at our news: https://o-pr.net/news/ https://o-pr.net/

June 07, 2025

CARMEN | ETIENNE DUPUIS | LONGUEUIL

Etienne Dupuis returns to his native Quebec on June 7 for a special one-night performance as Escamillo in Carmen, directed by Isabeau Proulx-Lemire and conducted by Jean-Marie Zeitouni. This presentation is part of the renowned Festival Classica in Longueuil and will take place at the Cocathédrale Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue. He will be joined by Marie-Nicole Lemieux as Carmen, Emmanuel Hasler as Don José, and Suzanne Taffot as Micaëla. The role of the swaggering Spanish toreador was one of the first Etienne Dupuis ever sang on stage; he most recently performed it in the 2022–2023 season at the Opéra Bastille in Paris. [Photo: Emilie Brouchon] More information about Etienne Dupuis: https://www.operabase.com/etienne-dupuis-a5232/de https://www.etiennedupuis.com/ Instagram Etienne Dupuis About Etienne Dupuis: Etienne Dupuis was born in Montréal, where he completed his vocal studies at the McGill University, after which he became a member of l’Atelier Lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal. When not travelling the world, Etienne lives in Paris, France, with his wife, the soprano Nicole Car, and their son Noah. Together with Nicole, he is a co-Artistic Director of ICAV, the Canadian Vocal Arts Institute. Etienne is also an Ambassador of Opera for Peace. In 2021, Etienne was given the prestigious Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres recognition by the government of France. Have a look at our news: https://o-pr.net/news/ https://o-pr.net/

June 01, 2025

WOZZECK | MAGDALENA ANNA HOFMANN | ANTWERP/GHENT

Magdalena Anna Hofmann makes her role debut as Marie in Wozzeck at Opera Ballet Vlaanderen, in a new production directed by Johan Simons and conducted by Alejo Pérez. She joins a cast led by Robin Adams in the title role, alongside James Kryshak (Hauptmann), Martin Winkler (Doktor), Samuel Sakker (Andres), and Lotte Verstaen (Margret). Performances take place in Antwerp on June 1, 3, 7, 10, and 12, and in Ghent on June 21, 24, 27, and 29. The Polish-born soprano adds this major role to an already dynamic season, which recently saw her acclaimed portrayal of Isolde at the Staatstheater Darmstadt. More information about Magdalena Anna Hofmann: https://magdalenaannahofmann.com/ https://www.operabase.com/magdalena-anna-hofmann-a10836/de About the production: When the German writer Georg Büchner dies in 1837 at the age of 23, he leaves behind an unfinished masterpiece with Woyzeck. His fragmentary play is not performed on stage until 1913. A year later, the young composer Alban Berg sees a production and is immediately convinced that Büchner’s revolutionary work must become the basis for his very first opera. The result: one of the most groundbreaking and moving scores in the operatic repertoire. The internationally acclaimed Johan Simons, who directed Verdi’s Don Carlos at our house a few seasons ago, has already adapted Büchner’s play three times and now ventures for the first time into Berg’s operatic adaptation. The music inspires him to fully immerse himself in the mind of Wozzeck, a destitute man at the bottom of the social ladder. On top of that, the exploited Wozzeck suffers from hallucinations that no one understands – an unbearable and dangerous situation that can only end in tragedy. Have a look at our news: https://o-pr.net/news/ https://o-pr.net/

May 23, 2025

PIKOVAYA DAMA | SONYA YONCHEVA | NEW YORK

Sonya Yoncheva makes her much-anticipated debut as Liza in Pikovaya Dama (The Queen of Spades) at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. She stars in Elijah Moshinsky’s evocative production, under the baton of Keri-Lynn Wilson, alongside a distinguished cast that includes Arsen Soghomonyan as Gherman, Violeta Urmana as the Countess, Alexey Markov as Tomsky, Igor Golovatenko as Prince Yeletsky, and Maria Barakova as Pauline. The premiere is on May 23, with additional performances on May 28, 31, and June 4 and 7. Liza represents Yoncheva’s third venture into the world of Tchaikovsky heroines, following her acclaimed portrayals of Tatyana in Eugene Onegin and the title role in Iolanta, which she most recently performed in a new production at the Wiener Staatsoper. 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/

May 22, 2025

AIDA | MARIGONA QERKEZI | DEUTSCHE OPER BERLIN

On May 22, 2025, Marigona Qerkezi will make her debut at the Deutsche Oper Berlin, stepping into the title role of Aida on just one day's notice. She takes the stage in Benedikt von Peter’s striking production, under the baton of Paolo Arrivabeni. She joins a distinguished cast featuring SeokJong Baek as Radamès, Judit Kutasi as Amneris, Byung Gil Kim as Ramfis, Michael Bachtadze as Amonasro, Tobias Kehrer as the King, Thomas Cilluffo as the Messenger, and Sua Jo as the High Priestess. “It’s always a privilege, a joy, and an honor to perform such a powerful role,” says Marigona Qerkezi. “I’m very much looking forward to bringing Aida to the Berlin audience.” The soprano, born and raised in Croatia, has previously received acclaim for her interpretation of Aida at renowned venues including Opera A Coruña, and Dubai Opera. She will reprise the role again this July at the Teatro Lirico di Cagliari. Her Verdi repertoire also includes the title role in Giovanna d’Arco, Gilda in Rigoletto, Leonora in Il trovatore, Elvira in Ernani, Lucrezia Contarini in I due Foscari, and Abigaille in Nabucco—a role in which she recently triumphed at the Deutsche Oper am Rhein in Düsseldorf. She is currently garnering rave reviews for her portrayal of Norma at the Frankfurt Opera.