Singer

As in all episodes of Ovid’s «Metamorphoses», a transformation also takes place here: After he is slain by his rival, the giant Polifemo, Acis is transformed into a gushing spring by his lover, the water nymph Galatea. The love triangle ignited the imagination of numerous artists – including the 23-year-old Händel. His Serenata is a charming miniature opera full of musical discoveries that the composer used in later works. Philippe Jaroussky, a world-famous countertenor, has additionally made a name for himself as a conductor, and for the first time here leads the Orchestra La Scintilla.

Acis, Galatea and Polyphemus

Zurich Opera House

Requiem Æternam: Pergolesi's Stabat Mater & Mozart's Requiem

Mozarteum Foundation

"There are countertenors and there is Mr. Jaroussky." There is nothing to add to the New York Times' verdict. Philippe Jaroussky is in a class of his own. His crystal-clear voice, incredibly flexible vocal delivery, and velvety timbre are simply fantastic. It's clear: He is one of the greatest singers of our time. But the fact that Philippe Jaroussky's voice is anything but mainstream allows him great freedom. And he takes it gladly, because committing to a specific repertoire is not his thing. That's why he regularly treats himself and his enthusiastic listeners to far-reaching excursions into surprising soundscapes, which are illuminated with touching sensuality by his finely crafted interpretations. His program, which he brings to Wiesbaden together with harpist Angélique Mauillon, is also extremely sensual: tenderly melting arias and madrigals from the early Baroque period tell of the sorrows and joys of love.

Philippe Jaroussky, countertenor Angélique Mauillon, harp

Evangelical Ring Church Congregation

A young woman who desires her own father and is transformed into a tree. A young man who loves himself so much that he fails to notice the advances of a nymph who ultimately exists only as a voice. A goddess who transforms her rival into a spider because of her flawless weaving skills. A man whose statue of a woman perfect for him comes to life. A legendary singer whose return his beloved awaits in the underworld.

Hotel Metamorphosis

House for Mozart

Making his San Diego debut, award-winning countertenor Philippe Jaroussky, together with Ensemble Artaserse, will perform arias and other works by Handel, Hasse, Ferrandini, Piccinni, and Vivaldi.

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Philippe Jaroussky & Artaserse

St James by-the-Sea

Jean-Christophe Spinosi’s artistic home is music of the 17th and 18th centuries. He also appears as an opera conductor, with acclaimed interpretations of works by Mozart and Rossini. For his debut with the Berliner Philharmoniker Spinosi has put together a varied programme including two works from the Baroque period, a symphony from the Viennese Classical School and Romantic bel canto. Philippe Jaroussky is also at home in this repertoire and contributes arias by Vivaldi and Rossini in his brilliant countertenor.

Countertenor

Philippe Jaroussky

Events

Upcoming events

20 - 29 Mar, 2026

Acis, Galatea and Polyphemus · Opernhaus Zürich

Past events

20 - 29 Mar, 2026

Acis, Galatea and Polyphemus · Opernhaus Zürich

Jan 29, 2026

Requiem Æternam: Pergolesi's Stabat Mater & Mozart's Requiem · Internationale Stiftung Mozarteum

Future and recently performed repertoire

Singer in Stabat Mater by Pergolesi

Internationale Stiftung Mozarteum

Singer in Requiem in D minor by Mozart

Internationale Stiftung Mozarteum

Conductor in Acis, Galatea and Polyphemus by Handel

Opernhaus Zürich

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