Stage Director

Following his acclaimed 2019 performances as Alberich in the Ring cycle, bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny stars as the accursed Dutchman in Wagner’s eerie drama, alongside incandescent soprano Elza van den Heever as the woman determined to redeem his soul. Maestro Thomas Guggeis makes his company debut on the podium, with tenor Eric Cutler as Erik and bass Dmitry Belosselskiy as Daland in François Girard’s ghostly setting.

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Der Fliegende Holländer

Lincoln Center

Wagner’s soaring masterpiece makes its triumphant return to the Met stage after 17 years. In a sequel to his revelatory production of Parsifal, director François Girard unveils an atmospheric staging that once again weds his striking visual style and keen dramatic insight to Wagner’s breathtaking music, with Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium to conduct a supreme cast led by tenor Piotr Beczała in the title role of the mysterious swan knight. Sopranos Tamara Wilson and Elena Stikhina, as the virtuous duchess Elsa, falsely accused of murder, go head-to-head with soprano Christine Goerke as the cunning sorceress Ortrud, who seeks to lay her low. Bass-baritone Evgeny Nikitin is Ortrud’s power-hungry husband, Telramund, and bass Günther Groissböck is King Heinrich.

Lohengrin

Experience the enchanting opera performance of "Siegfried" at the renowned Opéra National de Lyon. Within this captivating production, Louise Fribo showcases her exceptional talent as she takes on the role of the "Stimme eines Waldvogels" (Voice of a Forest Bird) in Richard Wagner's timeless masterpiece. The performance is set against the backdrop of Lyon's rich cultural heritage, making it a must-see event for opera enthusiasts and those looking to be transported into the world of music and drama.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an unforgettable operatic experience as Louise Fribo's vocals bring the forest to life in this iconic production. Join us at the Opéra National de Lyon and be swept away by the beauty and artistry of "Siegfried."

Francois Girard

Stage Director

Events

May 30 - Jun 10, 2023

Der Fliegende Holländer · The Metropolitan Opera

Feb 26 - Apr 1, 2023

Lohengrin · The Metropolitan Opera

Oct 17, 2007

Siegfried · Opéra National de Lyon

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