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Continuing his original path in the world of opera, with Venere e Adone (2021) Salvatore Sciarrino revisits a Greek myth – as he did with his first opera, Amore e Psiche (1973) –, although his reinterpretation takes on a different perspective to the classic narrative. This new work, which, not uncoincidentally bears the subtitle Naufragio di un mito [Shipwreck of a myth] – does not focus so much on the love between the  capricious goddess and the supreme shepherd-symbol of beauty, but on the Monster (the traditional boar) who, in Sciarrino’s version, causes the death of Adonis after literally kissing and caressing him to death, after being pierced by Cupid’s javelin – shot by Adonis himself – which aroused in the ‘beast’ an irrepressible impulse of love towards those who have struck him. This is how the jealous Mars carries out his revenge since he is also in love with Venus: by providing Adonis with the fatal arrow through his son Cupid. With one final twist, the monstrous creature and the young hero mutually transform into each other. Who triumphs at this point? Love or death? This is the dilemma facing the author, and in this opera he demonstrates that he has honed his minimalist language, aimed at investigating the border between sound and silence or rather, how to educate to a ‘zero degree’ of listening, through a score that is characterised by the sophisticated use of the voice with plenty of sighs, whispers, and glissando in the context of diffused syllabic song.

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Venere e Adone

Teatro La Fenice

A devilish seducer defying both God and society, Don Giovanni has become the symbol of the libertine with a formidable life force for some, and a profane and mendacious cynicism for others. The powerful man combines all the flaws and has fascinated artists and audiences since his creation by Tirso de Molina and Molière, closely followed, in Prague in 1787, by Mozart and da Ponte. The two creators fixed the myth and offered lyric art its first hero transcending the ages. In the staging, Agnès Jaoui achieves a rare balance between comedy and drama, multiplying the expressive power of the work and bringing a renewed vision of the characters. A sparkling ensemble of soloists praises this new co-production bringing together no fewer than three French opera houses. A production not to be missed under any circumstances!

Don Giovanni

Opéra Berlioz

Start your weekend with our must-see Friday night concert series and social experience, Symphonic Piazza. Prepare to escape, mingle, and be entertained as you enjoy the perfect combination of a shorter format concert with enjoyable and engaging lobby activities to share with family, friends, and our musicians. It’s your new go-to date night! The fun continues in the lobby after the concert, as we’ll have even more memorable things for you to experience.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

A New York premiere and first collaboration between AMOC* Co-Founder Matthew Aucoin and director Peter Sellars, this major new work is a “vocal symphony” with music by Aucoin, directed by Sellars, and a libretto based on poems by Jorie Graham, collaboratively assembled by Aucoin and Sellars.

“Music for New Bodies” – Run AMOC

Lincoln Center

In this concert, which concludes Kent Nagano’s ten-year tenure as General Music Director, two essential strands of his concert dramaturgy for Hamburg come together. On the one hand the reference back to tradition, and the Hamburg-based composer Johannes Brahms to be precise, whose four symphonies have been performed by the Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra both in its Hamburg concerts and on tour in recent years. And then sounds of the present day, in the form of pioneering world premieres. A brief review conjures up performances of Widmann’s ARCHE, Dusapin’s »Waves«, and Shepherd’s »On a Clear Day«, to name just a few outstanding new works. This concert – a crowning finale and farewell at the same time – sees the premiere of a new symphony by the young Argentinian composer Alex Nante, in his inimitably dreamlike, spiritual sound language.

Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra / Kent Nagano

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a comic love story for the ages! Written in 1780 by the virtuoso Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the chamber opera The Anonymous Lover tells the story of Léontine, a wealthy young widow disenchanted with the notion of love, who starts receiving letters from an anonymous admirer. In this joyful new co-production by Boston Lyric Opera and Opera Philadelphia, Bologne’s stirring music is complemented by a fresh book adaptation from the pen of Obie Award-winning Boston playwright Kirsten Greenidge, mixing English dialogue with the original French singing. Don’t miss an evening of lighthearted mishaps, heartfelt melodies, and endearing characters that will inspire you to root for true love! 

Baritone

Evan Hughes

Events

Past events

Jun 26 - Jul 1, 2026

Venere e Adone · Teatro La Fenice

24 - 31 May, 2026

Don Giovanni · Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

Future and recently performed repertoire

Leporello in Don Giovanni by Mozart

Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

Il mostro in Venere e Adone by Sciarrino

Teatro La Fenice

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