Medea

San Carlo Theatre

Philippe Herreweghe, a grand seigneur of historical performance practice and clever programming, brings a particularly piquant pair of works into conversation in his ProArte concert. On the one hand, there is Ludwig van Beethoven's powerful "Eroica," revolution in music, which, according to legend, was originally dedicated to the revolutionary Napoleon. On the other, there is the haunting Requiem in C minor by Luigi Cherubini, commissioned by King Louis XVIII, who succeeded Napoleon as ruler. What unites the works, however, is the absolute mastery of craftsmanship—and mutual respect—of the two composers: Beethoven even wished that the Requiem in C minor be played at his funeral (which it was).

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Orchestra of the Champs-Élysées / Collegium Vocale Gent / Philippe Herreweghe

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

Concert "Rome"

Schloss Moritzburg

viola

Hall 1 / Tabakquartier

Atmospheric, subdued, intimate. A concert in the Nieuwe Kerk will stay with you forever. The phenomenal acoustics give the Residentie Orkest 's chamber music concerts an extra dimension. Join us on an uninterrupted journey past beautifully sounding musical works in a historic setting. Each concert features a special musical theme. Tonight, top violinist Shunske Sato returns to the Residentie Orkest with Viennese classics by Haydn and Beethoven.

Classics in the Nieuwe Kerk

Nieuwe Kerk, The Hague

Friday 23rd subscription - OSG Choir - Javier Fajardo - Carlos Mena

Opera Palace of A Coruña

In the last season the Prague Philharmonia cel ebrated great success with Cherubini’s Requiem No. 1 in C minor. The orchestral evening in March will offer another piece of the composer’s oeuvre, namely that made him famous in Paris at the beginning of the 19th century. The opera Les Abencérages was very popular in its time and its premiere was attended by Napoleon himself. After Napoleon’s fall, however, Cherubini’s music fell into near oblivion and is only now beginning to enjoy a new wave of interest.

Cherubini. Beethoven. Brahms

Dvořák Hall Rudolfinum

As is well known, Beethoven never visited Italy. But his relationship with the land of lemons and music was manifold. He dedicated his 3rd Symphony to Napoleon, the general who was exiled to the island of Elba. The Italophile program ends with Beethoven's "Eroica" - with the Roman-born Riccardo Minasi conducting the Ensemble Resonanz.

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Museum Ludwig

Hong Kong Wu | Resonant Ensemble | Richard Minasi

Die Münchner Symphoniker verzaubern mit „Viva Italia!“, ein Programm das die Herzen aller Musikliebhaber höher schlagen lässt. Sorgfältig ausgewählte Ausschnitte aus herausragenden Werken der Opernliteratur versprechen ein Schwelgen in Emotionen. Dieses Konzert ist nicht nur eine Vorführung von unvergänglichen Opernwerken, sondern auch eine Hommage an die Einzigartigkeit und zeitlose Schönheit der Opernkunst. Réka Kristóf singt Opernarien von Rossini, Bellini, Puccini und Verdi, mit denen die legendäre, griechische Sopranistin Maria Callas zu Weltruhm gelangte.

Viva Italia!

Congress Center Villach

The grand opening of the anniversary edition kicks off with the first of three concerts by this year’s Gstaad Conducting Academy: it offers a sneak peek into the creative process of young conductors, who, in their inaugural week, collaborate with a carefully chosen selection from the outstanding Gstaad Festival Orchestra. In a chamber orchestra setting, these accomplished conductors, who emerged victorious among approximately 200 competitors during the application phase, will delve into a varied repertoire featuring excerpts from Beethoven’s symphonies, overtures and the dazzling “Rococo Variations” by Peter Tchaikovsky. The latter will be brought to life by cellist Christopher Jepson, who has been a steadfast soloist with the Gstaad Festival Orchestra since its inception. Make sure not to miss the second part of this week on August 9th at the Saanen Church, where the captivating Menuhin’s Heritage Artist Lucienne Renaudin Vary will grace the stage with her trumpet.

Gstaad Conducting Academy – Concert I

Gstaad Festival Tent

Surrounded by the serene beauty of the Norman Bird Sanctuary, join the Festival Artists for this delightful morning program of Italian chamber music, including an arrangement of Rossini’s beloved William Tell Overture, artfully arranged to captivate and delight audiences amidst the serene natural surroundings. Accompany us for a delightful journey through the heart of Italy’s musical heritage, where each note resonates with the beauty of the landscape, promising a morning of unparalleled enchantment and musical discovery.

Italian Strings in Nature

Norman Bird Sanctuary

Alex McDonald

Arlington Music Hall

Get ready to be swept away by the incredible power and emotion of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. From its iconic opening notes ‘duh-duh-duh-duuuh’ you’ll hear why the Fifth is one of the most popular and beloved symphonies ever composed. Groundbreaking Young Concert Artist Hanzhi Wang performs Astor Piazzolla’s tango-inspired Aconcagua: Concerto for Accordion. The concert opens with a work by a contemporary of Beethoven’s – Luigi Cherubini’s operatic Lodoïska: Overture. Program Notes

Beethoven's Fifth

The Palace Theatre

Premiere preludes are a different look at the creator of the opera: a composer creating a great vocal, symphonic and theatrical form, whose personality we want to show from a slightly different side, in a modest, intimate statement in which he addresses his message directly to our feelings and hearts. These concerts are therefore usually solo or chamber, most often in one movement; they gather music lovers and opera lovers, sometimes surprising them and maybe even surprising them with the composer's different face. Touching the subtle matter of the highest quality chamber music is an excellent introduction to the musical aura - and not only - of the premieres that define the program axis of the season.

Premiere Prelude: Cherubim

Teatr Wielki - Polish National Opera

Having triumphed at the Met in some of the repertory’s fiercest soprano roles, Sondra Radvanovsky opens the new season as the mythic sorceress who will stop at nothing in her quest for vengeance—a tour-de-force role made famous by opera’s ultimate diva, Maria Callas. The Met premiere of Cherubini’s rarely performed masterpiece marks Radvanovsky’s fourth new production with director David McVicar, who also designed the sets for this vivid, atmospheric staging, simultaneously classical, updated, and timeless. Joining Radvanovsky are tenor Matthew Polenzani as Medea’s Argonaut husband, Giasone; soprano Janai Brugger as her rival for his love, Glauce; bass Michele Pertusi as her father, Creonte, the King of Corinth; and mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Gubanova as Medea’s confidante, Neris. In an impressive fall trifecta at the Met, Maestro Carlo Rizzi conducts Medea, in addition to Don Carlo and Tosca.

Lincoln Center

An evening between eras, styles and masterpieces: Conductor Howard Arman, well known to the Halle audience through the reorganization of the Handel Festival Orchestra in 1993 and celebrated guest of the Staatskapelle – most recently in the New Year's Eve concert in 2023 – leads through a sonic journey of a special kind.

5th Symphony Concert

Georg-Friedrich-Händel-Halle

This concert series is a must for connoisseurs and enthusiasts: chamber music at its finest – subtle, intimate, and full of discoveries. Alongside the great masters of Viennese Classicism, the Handel Festival Orchestra, with its historically informed sound, will also be featured.

4. Classical Music in the Afternoon

Konzerthalle Ulrichskirche

April’s concert programme in the Bethlehem Chapel includes a wide variety of musical works that will attract chamber music lovers and fans of instrumental concerts.  The first part of the concert will feature the Concerto for Bassoon and Chamber Orchestra by the French composer Jean-Michel Jolivet. This will be followed by the Concertino for Clarinet and Chamber Orchestra by the Italian composer Ferruccio Busoni, whose work is characterised by its delicate melodies and sophisticated instrumentation.

Robert Jindra presents

The Bethlehem Chapel

One of the best and most interesting male sopranos – Bruno de Sá – is coming to Paliesius Manor! The Brazilian soprano has performed many important roles and has enchanted critics and audiences in more than one country. At Paliesius Manor, together with pianist Marcos Vinicius Vieira, he will present the audience with the wonderful music of Mozart and his contemporaries from his second solo album “Mille Affetti”. Don’t miss this exceptional concert!

Luigi Cherubini

Events

Upcoming events

22 - 23 Feb, 2026

5th Symphony Concert · Staatskapelle Halle

Mar 1, 2026

4. Classical Music in the Afternoon · Staatskapelle Halle

Apr 30, 2026

Robert Jindra presents · Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra

Jun 13, 2026

Mille Affetti: Bruno de Sá · Paliesius Manor

Past events

3 - 16 Dec, 2025

Medea · Teatro di San Carlo

Nov 25, 2025

Orchestra of the Champs-Élysées / Collegium Vocale Gent / Philippe Herreweghe · Elbphilharmonie

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