Conductor

One of Verdi's unparalleled masterpieces, Don Carlo, is presented in a visually rich, new staging by one of Europe's most genre-redefining directors, the Italian Davide Livermore, alongside the designer team Giò Forma.

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Don Carlo

Copenhagen Opera House

David struggles to reconcile spiritual humility with ambition. His desire for more wreaks havoc on his family, friendships and, perhaps, his own faith. His journey from preacher to Governor, like the lives of those closest to him, is shaped by the current affairs of the 1980s.

The Righteous

Santa Fe Opera

Kicking off the series is BBC NOW’s Composer-in-Association, Gavin Higgins, with the concerts world premiere, his Sarabande, before we turn to the exciting multi-award-winning Chinese American composer Tan Dun and his Three Muses in Video Game. This trombone concerto pays tribute to gaming music, whilst reflecting the traditional music of China - with its movements named after ancient Chinese instruments these distinctive sounds are the muse for orchestra and soloist alike. To perform we’re delighted to welcome Jrgen van Rijen, who also gave the works world premiere.

Bbc Now - Now!

Wales Millennium Centre

From a cold but charming apartment in the Latin Quarter to the bustling street scenes at the Café Momus, we follow the poet Rodolfo and his seamstress neighbour Mimì, struggling artists searching for love and life in Bohemian Paris.

La bohème

Canadian Opera Company

The Faculty of Music is thrilled to welcome Canadian conductor Jordan de Souza as this year's Riki Turofsky Master Class in Voice artist. Hailed by the New York Times as part of “the new generation leading Berlin’s classical music scene,” Jordan de Souza's 23-24 season sees him return to the Canadian Opera Company to conduct La bohème; Opéra de Montréal for La traviata and the Philharmonia Orchestra for a concert in their Royal Festival Hall Series, following a very successful collaboration with them conducting Strauss Der Rosenkavalier at Garsington Opera in 2021. He will also make debuts with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and at Santa Fe Opera, conducting the world premiere of The Righteous, a new opera by Gregory Spears.

Jordan de Souza, conductor

University of Toronto

The Festival welcomes two acclaimed guest artists. The young Canadian conductor Jordan de Souza, who is wowing audiences across Europe and around the United States, conducts the sassy Overture to Candide by Leonard Bernstein and the Afro-American Symphony by William Grant Still. Also, the fiery virtuoso Stefan Jackiw joins the Grant Park Orchestra for the monumental Violin Concerto by Beethoven.

Beethoven Violin Concerto

Millennium Park

Experience the timeless allure of Puccini's La Bohème, presented by the Lyric Opera of Chicago. This enduring masterpiece captures the essence of young love in 19th-century Paris, brought to life through the poignant arias of characters like the passionate poet Rodolfo, the delicate seamstress Mimì, and the spirited Musetta. The production features the remarkable talents of sopranos Ailyn Pérez and Gabriella Reyes, alongside tenor Pene Pati in his Lyric debut and baritone Will Liverman. Under the expert direction of conductor Jordan de Souza, the performance promises to be a memorable addition to Lyric Opera's storied tradition of La Bohème renditions. The opera is sung in Italian with projected English titles, ensuring an immersive experience for all attendees. The production also includes innovative accessibility features such as audio-described performances and the SoundShirt, which allows wearers to feel the music through touch sensations. With a running time of 2 hours and 20 minutes, including one intermission, this new-to-Chicago production is set to captivate audiences with its beauty, sensitivity, and universal themes of romance and heartbreak.

Jordan de Souza

Conductor

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 8 - Oct 19, 2024

Don Carlo · Royal Danish Opera

Mar 15 - Apr 12, 2025

La Bohème · Lyric Opera of Chicago

Past events

Sep 8 - Oct 19, 2024

Don Carlo · Royal Danish Opera

Jul 13 - Aug 13, 2024

The Righteous · Santa Fe Opera

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in La Bohème by Puccini

Canadian Opera Company

Conductor in Violin Concerto by Beethoven

Grant Park Music Festival

Conductor in Symphony No. 1 (Afro-American) by Still

Grant Park Music Festival

Conductor in Candide Overture by Bernstein

Grant Park Music Festival

Conductor in Don Carlos by Verdi

Royal Danish Opera

Conductor in The Righteous by Spears

Santa Fe Opera

Conductor in La Bohème by Puccini

Lyric Opera of Chicago

Conductor in Sarabande by Higgins

BBC National Orchestra of Wales

Conductor in Three Muses in Video Game by Dun

BBC National Orchestra of Wales

Conductor in Chorale and Ecstatic Dance by Edwards

BBC National Orchestra of Wales

Conductor in Her Tears Fell with the Dews at Even by MacMillan

BBC National Orchestra of Wales

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