Singer

From Paris with love comes a tale of friendship and romance that will make you laugh and cry in equal measure.

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Opera North - La bohème

Theatre Royal Nottingham

This brand-new production by Detroit Opera Artistic Director Yuval Sharon offers a fresh take on Mozart’s controversial comedy, where the role of Artificial Intelligence turns the tale into a futuristic experiment. Don Alfonso’s manipulations of the “emotions” of his robotic inventions (the lovers) become an obsessive quest to develop spiritual machines.

Cosi fan tutte

Detroit Opera House

What happens when, in times of war and destruction, even your own family becomes a battlefield and mistrust, desire and betrayal break out? The cruel, ingenious and at the same time megalomaniac King of Pontus, Mitridate, fights a hopeless war against the Romans, while his two sons are under pressure from their father and his fiancée Aspasia decides against her duty and in favor of her feelings and turns away from him. With Mitridate, the 14-year-old Mozart composed his first full-length opera seria according to all the rules of the time and at the same time a work in which his humanistic flair already shines through. In the arias, he gives the ensemble of singers ample opportunity to explore the depths of the human soul and display their vocal virtuosity. Preserving the essence of this historical operatic genre, but at the same time reinterpreting its form, the aim is to create something in which the orchestra is integrated both visually and in terms of content. In this way, the fate of the characters can be experienced directly through visible music-making.

Mitridate, re di Ponto

Staatsoper Hamburg

“Don‘t you know the horrible dark place, don’t you know the evil one lives there?” Hastily, their parents set out for the woods to save Hansel and Gretel from the witch Rosina Leckermaul. As they feared, the children have got lost in the woods and found the gingerbread house. They cannot resist the sweet temptation – and fall straight into the trap of the witch, who likes children so much she could eat them up… literally.

Hänsel und Gretel (Hansel and Gretel)

Power and domination, love, betrayal - and forgiveness? The themes of this opera are universal and more topical than ever, even if the work is set in ancient Rome and was written in 1791, at the end of the absolutist era. Will Emperor Tito, betrayed by his nearest and dearest, nevertheless show clemency? And if so, what does that mean for him? Director Jetske Mijnssen takes a psychological look at the characters and explores this question from today's perspective. Carried by Mozart's music, who once again demonstrates his complete mastery in this, his last opera.

La clemenza di Tito

The Philharmonia Orchestra spotlights the compelling music of two of the leading Nordic composers of recent decades, in this free early evening concert.

Music of Today: Kaija Saariaho & Hans Abrahamsen

Southbank Centre

Experience the profound beauty of Antonín Dvořák's choral masterpiece, "Stabat Mater," at the Grant Park Music Festival. Under the baton of Carlos Kalmar, this season's debut performance will take place at the iconic Jay Pritzker Pavilion, featuring the acclaimed Grant Park Chorus alongside a quartet of exceptional soloists: Olivia Boen (soprano), Siena Licht Miller (mezzo-soprano), John Matthew Myers (tenor), and Joseph Beutel (bass-baritone).

This event is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the emotive power of Dvořák's work, which is based on the ancient hymn depicting Mary at the foot of the cross. The performances are scheduled for Friday, June 16, 2023, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, and Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Attendees can also enrich their experience by joining the pre-concert talks held on June 16 from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM and June 17 from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Chase Promenade North Tent.

In addition to the main performances, open rehearsals offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the preparation of this monumental work. These rehearsals are open to the public on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM, Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM, and Friday, June 16, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness a moving rendition of "Stabat Mater" in the heart of Chicago, surrounded by the beauty of Grant Park. Learn more about free seating options and make your plan to join us for an unforgettable musical journey.

Soprano

Olivia Boen

Events

Past events

19 - 22 Nov, 2025

Opera North - La bohème · Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

5 - 13 Apr, 2025

Cosi fan tutte · Detroit Opera

Future and recently performed repertoire

Servilia in La clemenza di Tito by Mozart

Staatsoper Hamburg

Fiordiligi in Così fan tutte by Mozart

Detroit Opera

Sifare in Mitridate, re di Ponto by Mozart

Staatsoper Hamburg

Mimi in La bohème by Puccini

Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

Gretel in Hansel and Gretel by Humperdinck

Staatsoper Hamburg

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