Singer

Considered too realistic at its premiere in 1853, La Traviata remains one of the essential operas in the lyric repertoire. At the end of the first act, Violetta proclaims sempre libera (always free): is this a feminist plea ahead of its time or a tragic illusion? From the ballroom to the confines of the sanatorium, Verdi infuses his masterpiece with ardent music, sometimes breathless, but constantly seeking to free itself from conventions to achieve authentic beauty. Silvia Paoli, one of the great directors of our time, dares a powerful and virtuoso dramaturgical gesture, in total osmosis with the direction of Roderick Cox who brings this iconic score to incandescence, ideally served by the solar soprano of Ruzan Mantashyan and the very remarkable tenor Omer Kobiljak.

La Traviata

Opéra Comédie

The somewhat down-and-out knight Falstaff, who is blessed with self-confidence, makes his way in life as a man of action and searches for money and amorous adventures. He may not be successful, but Falstaff always wins the hearts of the audience. Conclusion of the cheerfully witty opera:"Everything is fun on earth!"

Falstaff

Vienna State Opera

A bet is made and Don Alfonso hires Despina, Fiordiligi and Dorabella's employee, to help with the intrigue. In disguise, the men finally succeed in seducing each other's fiancée. After Don Alfonso and Despina have broken up the intrigue, it is left to the four young lovers to deal with the consequences of the story.

Così fan tutte

Life is great! And it is cold... on Christmas Eve around 1830, in the Latin Quarter of Paris. The bohemians do not have enough money for the rent, the firewood or the feast. They may be penniless, but they are full of zest for life and their hearts are ablaze - until the finality of death breaks into their easy life...

La Bohème

Schiller Theater

Join us for an exquisite musical journey with Kirill Gerstein & Friends at the BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert, set to take place at the Jerwood Hall, LSO St Luke’s, on Thursday, 30 May 2024, at 1pm. This revelatory recital promises to be a blend of French elegance and Armenian tradition, showcasing the talents of one of the most imaginative piano virtuosos, Kirill Gerstein, alongside his esteemed musical friends.

The concert will feature a captivating program including Claude Debussy's "Six épigraphes antiques," "Page d’album pièce pour l’œuvre du Vêtement du blessé," "Berceuse héroïque," "Les soirs illuminés par l’ardeur du charbon," "Élégie," and "Noël des enfants qui n’ont plus de maisons," as well as "La Flûte de Pan, La Chevelure & Le Tombeau des naïades from Chansons de Bilitis." The program will also highlight the rich Armenian heritage with Komitas's "Manushaki of Vagharshapat’, Yerangi of Yerevan’ and Unabi of Shushi’ from Armenian Dances for Solo Piano," and "Antouni & Chinar es from Armenian Songs."

Kirill Gerstein will be joined by Katia Skanavi on piano and Ruzan Mantashyan, the fabulous Armenian soprano, making this concert a unique blend of cultures and musical expressions. The performance is set to conclude at approximately 2:05 pm.

Tickets are priced at £16, with concessions at £14, and a special rate of £6 for under-18s. A booking fee of £1.50 applies per online/phone transaction. This concert is not only an opportunity to experience the synergy of French and Armenian music but also a chance to save on your booking with multibuy discounts and special rates for groups and under-18s.

This concert is recorded for future broadcast on BBC Radio 3, allowing the magic of the performance to be shared with a wider audience. Attendees are kindly reminded to minimize noise and disturbance to ensure the best quality recording.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness Kirill Gerstein and his musical friends as they traverse musical landscapes from France to Armenia, in a performance that promises to be as imaginative as it is enchanting. Book your tickets now and be part of this unforgettable musical experience.

Kirill Gerstein & Friends

LSO St Luke's

A cruel rejection ignites this powerful exploration of love, pride, and the irreversible choices that shape our lives. Tchaikovsky’s exquisite score blends Russian soul with universal emotion, from vibrant dances to soaring arias and ensembles.

Eugene Onegin

The Grange at Northington

Few figures in world literature embody so many tragic contradictions: Otello is both perpetrator and victim, hunter and prey – the bloodthirsty murderer of his beloved Desdemona, yet also at the mercy of the demonic manipulation of his secret adversary, Iago. Verdi’s operatic version further intensifies the gruesome outcome, as the scheming villain escapes. Kornél Mundruczó makes his debut at Deutsche Oper Berlin with this new production of Otello. His meteoric career in the film industry has garnered him awards at the Cannes and Venice Film Festivals and success on Netflix. Since Aviel Cahn discovered him for musical theatre with Herzog Blaubart/Winterreise in 2013, the internationally acclaimed director has increasingly turned his attention to opera. His psychedelic imagery and exceptional integration of film lend new impetus to the genre and are ideally suited to bringing us closer to the delusional inner world of the character Otello: Mundruczó leads us directly into the protagonist’s psychological abyss. When Verdi began his second Shakespearean setting, he had not dedicated himself to a major new composition for over ten years. The collaboration with Arrigo Boito resulted in a work that occupies a special place in Verdi’s oeuvre. The orchestra gains importance for characterisation and atmospheric development, becoming a fundamental driving force of the action. On the podium is Stefano Montanari, a specialist in early Italian opera; he demonstrated his sensitivity to Verdi’s late works with a fresh approach in a celebrated Otello at the Stuttgart State Opera. With the role of Otello, which demands everything from heroic radiance to lyrical tenderness and even violent outbursts beyond mere beauty of sound, Verdi shattered the conventions of traditional vocal categories. Najmiddin Mavlyanov, in demand worldwide for dramatic tenor roles in the Italian and Russian repertoire, brings all of this to the role. Alongside him, Ruzan Mantashyan makes her debut as Desdemona. Luca Micheletti is playing Iago for the first time outside his native Italy.

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Ruzan Mantashyan

Events

Upcoming events

Oct 16, 2025 - Jun 19, 2026

Così fan tutte · Wiener Staatsoper

Jun 26 - Jul 12, 2026

Eugene Onegin · The Grange Festival

Apr 16 - May 2, 2027

Otello · Deutsche Oper Berlin

Past events

1 - 12 Apr, 2026

La Traviata · Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

8 - 17 Nov, 2025

Falstaff · Wiener Staatsoper

Future and recently performed repertoire

Violetta Valéry in La traviata by Verdi

Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

Fiordiligi in Così fan tutte by Mozart

Wiener Staatsoper

Desdemona in Otello by Verdi

Deutsche Oper Berlin

Tatyana in Eugene Onegin by Tchaikovsky

The Grange Festival

Alice Ford in Falstaff by Verdi

Wiener Staatsoper

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