Why Carmen continues to fascinate... 150 years after its premiere
First performed in 1875 at the Opéra-Comique in Paris, Georges Bizet's Carmen has lost none of its power: on the contrary, it is the most performed opera in the world. Adapted, diverted, remixed, taught, praised or criticized... Carmen has become much more than an opera. It's a figure. An icon. A revolution in red dress. So why does it continue to captivate [...].
6 classical music masterpieces to listen to at least once in your life
Classical music has a unique power: it spans the centuries without ever growing old, stirring our emotions and stirring our imagination. Certain works have become indispensable: powerful, symbolic, timeless. Here are 6 essential pieces to (re)discover and plunge into the infinite richness of the classical repertoire. 1. Beethoven - Symphony No. 9 "Ode to [...]
Donizetti's 5 best-known opera arias
Domenico Gaetano Maria Donizetti Born November 29, 1797, and died April 8, 1848, in Bergamo (Italy), Domenico Gaetano Maria Donizetti has been hailed as Rossini's heir in terms of the lyrical flights and orchestration of his operas. World-famous for his "Elixir of Love", his operas were triumphs throughout Europe, and Donizetti established himself as one of the most [...]
Rossini's 10 best-known opera arias
Gioacchino Rossini 🎶 Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868) is one of the undisputed masters of bel canto. Discover here Rossini's great arias to know, from Barber of Seville to Guillaume Tell: lyrical pages that combine virtuosity, humor and emotion. Rossini is considered one of the greatest opera composers in history. Although his works have [...]
Mozart's 10 best-known opera arias
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 🎼 Né le 27 janvier 1756 à Salzbourg, Mozart est un génie musical intemporel. Découvrez ici les grands airs de Mozart à connaître, des chefs-d’œuvre comme Die Zauberflöte, Don Giovanni ou Le Nozze di Figaro, qui font encore vibrer les scènes d’opéra du monde entier. Parmi les 20 Opéras qu’il a composés […]
Verdi's 10 best-known opera arias
Giuseppe Verdi 🎼 Né le 10 octobre 1812 à Roncole et mort le 27 janvier 1901 à Milan, Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi est l’un des grands génies de l’opéra italien. Il continue de nous émerveiller par la vivacité de ses orchestrations, les rebondissements tragiques de ses intrigues et sa modernité saisissante pour son époque. La […]