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MunichDie Nacht vor WeihnachtenNew production
Rimsky-Korsakov: Christmas Eve
Vladimir Jurowski; Barrie Kosky; Bavarian State Opera; Klaus Grünberg; Klaus Bruns; Bayerisches Staatsorchester
MunichHänsel und Gretel
Humperdinck: Hänsel und Gretel
Vladimir Jurowski; Richard Jones; Bavarian State Opera; John Macfarlane; Michael Bauer; Bayerisches Staatsorchester
MunichLa bohème
Puccini: La bohème
Nicola Luisotti; Otto Schenk; Bavarian State Opera; Rudolf Heinrich; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
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No fairy tale: Kušej’s Rusalka works with devastating force in Munich
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Asmik Grigorian leads a searing performance in Martin Kušej’s 15-year-old, yet ever-fresh, outstanding production of Dvořák's opera.
Everlasting Everding: another beautiful Munich Zauberflöte revival
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August Everding’s Magic Flute is revived in Munich with a solid cast for the enjoyment of all ages.
And they were the most divine gods: Das Rheingold in Munich
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Tobias Kratzer's prelude to this new Ring cycle exceeds all expectations and scores a musical-theatrical success.
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MunichLa FavoriteNew production
Donizetti: La Favorite
Karel Mark Chichon; Amélie Niermeyer; Bavarian State Opera; Alexander Müller-Elmau; Kirsten Dephoff; Bayerisches Staatsorchester; Bayerischer Staatsopernchor
MunichTosca
Puccini: Tosca
Fabio Luisi; Luc Bondy; Bavarian State Opera; Richard Peduzzi; Milena Canonero; Michael Bauer; Bayerisches Staatsorchester
MunichThe Queen of Spades (Pique Dame)
Tchaikovsky: The Queen of Spades (Pique Dame)
Aziz Shokhakimov; Benedict Andrews; Bavarian State Opera; Rufus Didwiszus; Victoria Behr; Jon Clark; Bayerisches Staatsorchester
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BBC Radio 3 announces latest New Generation Artists
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The BBC’s prestigious young artist development scheme, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, welcomes six new entrants for 2025–27.
Mit Authentizität und Optimismus zum Erfolg: Rachel Willis-Sørensen
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Die Sopranistin spricht mit Isabella Steppan über Strauss und Verdi, die Unterstützung junger Sänger*innen und die positiven Seiten der „ständigen Sterberei” auf der Opernbühne.
Everything all at once: Boris Pinkhasovich
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The Russian baritone speaks about jumping into roles at the last minute, on training as a conductor and a singer at the same time, and singing the bad guy.