Chichon / Bookbinder

San Carlo Theatre

The one who has strayed from the right path – that is Violetta Valéry, who leads a life as a noble courtesan in Paris between splendor and misery. Everything is mere play and illusion, even love, until Alfredo Germont awakens true feelings in her. Happiness, however, is a rare visitor and only short-lived: Violetta, suffering from consumption, is first humiliated and then, after a final flicker of vitality, expires.

La traviata

Bebelplatz

Violetta Valéry is a noble courtesan in Paris who has "strayed from the path of virtue" and leads a life that oscillates between splendour and misery. For her everything is a game – even love – until Alfredo Germont awakens true feelings in her. But this rare happiness only lasts fleetingly for Violetta, who suffers from tuberculosis, and who is first publicly humiliated before passing away.

A square in Sevilla. Soldiers are whiling away the time in front of their guardhouse. Micaela enters and asks after Don Jose, who, however, is not expected until the changing of the guard. She says she will return again and runs off as the men laugh at her.

Carmen

Max-Joseph-Platz

Searing passion, edge-of-your-seat action, and a career-defining title role: No opera is more dramatic than Puccini’s classic thriller. The ever-popular story of a jealous diva, the ardent painter who loves her, and the villainous chief of police who tears them asunder features several of opera’s biggest stars in a grand, immersive production by David McVicar that transports audiences to three picturesque locations in Rome. Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Principal Guest Conductor Daniele Rustioni each take the podium.

Karel Mark Chichon

Events

Upcoming events

13 - 21 Jun, 2026

Carmen · Bayerische Staatsoper

Nov 1, 2026 - May 27, 2027

Tosca · The Metropolitan Opera

Past events

Feb 21, 2026

Chichon / Bookbinder · Teatro di San Carlo

Oct 30, 2025

La traviata · Staatsoper Berlin

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in La traviata by Verdi

Staatsoper Berlin

Conductor in Tosca by Puccini

The Metropolitan Opera

Conductor in Symphony No. 5 by Beethoven

Teatro di San Carlo

Conductor in Piano Concerto No. 5 by Beethoven

Teatro di San Carlo

Conductor in Carmen by Bizet

Bayerische Staatsoper

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