Performer: Opéra National de Bordeaux

An audacious mix of baroque and contemporary themes, from a collaboration of artists, yields an exceptional aesthetic experience.

La mise en scène de Julien Duval s'empare du chef-d'œuvre de Mozart selon une approche psychologique, minimaliste, mais qui n'oublie ni la subtilité ni l'humour.

Le metteur en scène propose une lecture délicate et épurée du dernier opéra de Tchaïkovski. La distribution brille surtout du côté masculin, face à un orchestre particulièrement dynamique.

With significant works by Louise Farrenc, Augusta Holmès and Clémence de Grandval – including two grand operas – Palazzetto Bru Zane is pioneering rediscovery of French music of the 19th century. 

Audiences, energy prices, politics, sustainability... With nearly 400 opera executives assembled in Copenhagen, the Opera Europa autumn conference was the ideal venue to take the temperature of the opera industry.

Lockdown, anti-infection measures, curfew, second lockdown. One trial follows another for a live performance world which, in spite of it all, holds its head high and produces repeated miracles.