The upcoming full operatic season of performances at the Metropolitan Opera in New York has been announced. Also giving the programming of retransmissions in cinemas.
The first major opera on the operatic planet to announce its programming for the coming season, the Metropolitan Opera of New York publishes at the same time the titles chosen for the live broadcasts of the shows in countless countries. A formula used for many years. The full calendar includes eighteen titles and eight of them will be shown in cinemas.
A contemporary work on display
If the 2024/2025 season features several contemporary compositions (Ainadamar of Argentine Osvaldo Golijov, Antony and Cleopatre de John Adams, Moby-Dick by Jake Heggie based on the novel by Herman Melville), in cinemas will be visible Grounded by Jeanine Tesori. This today’s opera, created in October 2023 in Washington, is based on a libretto by the American writer George Brant and the story of Jess, a female pilot who became a drone operator.
“Aida” and “Salomé”, new productions
Among the lyrical works benefiting from a new production, two belonging to the major repertoire are planned. For Aida by Verdi, which will be conducted by Quebec conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Angel Blue and tenor Piotr Beczala will headline. For Salomeby Richard Strauss, in a production by Claus Guth, top-flight cast with soprano Elza van der Heever and baritone Peter Mattei.
A season from October to May
The broadcast season will run from October 5 to May 31. In order will be programmed The Tales of Hoffmann by Jacques Offenbach, Grounded by Jeanine Tesori, Tosca about Puccini Aida de Verdi, Fidelio the Beethoven, The Marriage of Figaro the Mozart, Salome of Strauss, and the Barber of Seville by Rossini.
French opera opening
On the immense stage of the Metropolitan, French opera will open the season in cinemas. For Tales of Hoffmann two French artists are engaged. Opportunity for the tenor Benjamin Bernheim to repeat the triumph won in the same lyrical work at the Paris Opera recently, and for the mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine to appreciate the importance and quality of her vocal means.
The Héraultaise Marianne Crebassa in Mozart
As part of the resumption of Marriage of Figaro by Mozart, the role of Cherubino will once again be entrusted to Marianne Crebassa this season. For the mezzo-soprano from Hérault, second invitation to New York after having, during the winter of 2020 and in the same role, shown the full value of her sensitivity and her theatrical sense. Further confirmation of the artist’s international influence.
The entire broadcast program
Eight works will be showing in cinemas during the next season. The Tales of Hoffmann of Offenbach, Saturday October 5, 2024. Grounded by Jeanine Tesori (new production), Saturday October 19. Tosca by Puccini on Saturday November 23. Aida by Verdi (new production, Saturday January 25, 2025. Fidelio by Beethoven, Saturday March 15. The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart, Saturday April 26. Salome by Richard Strauss (new production), Saturday May 17 and The Barber of Seville by Rossini, Saturday May 31. In the Gard department, live broadcasts are offered in Nîmes (Kinépolis), Alès (Cineplanet), Uzès (Le Capitole), Fourques (Les 2 Rhônes auditorium), and at Grau du Roi, delayed in the afternoon 8 days later (Le Vog).
2024-03-01 08:14:00
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