Concert version of Opera

A magnificent trio of female vocalists take on this extraordinary portrait of a woman in love, which is one of the finest roles in Handel’s catalogue.

This work by Handel, suffused with prophecy and meditation, has acquired “hit” status in the sacred repertoire.

The last work by Monteverdi, the genius behind the invention of the modern opera form in all its theatrical richness.

A Christmas celebration organised by Jean-Christophe Spinosi is sure to be entertaining.

The other great “hit” of the sacred repertoire and some perfectly attuned neglected pieces. 

Don Giovanni, or the unique anti-hero immortalised by Mozart and Da Ponte, will be brilliantly served by Florian Sempey.

Persée by Lully, which is rarely performed, has all the ingredients of a monumental opera. Hervé Niquet has put together a fine team to bring this sleeping beauty back to life.

The first opus of the Mozart-Da Ponte trilogy has all the ingredients of an operatic gem and remains as topical as ever.

A magnificent work by Brahms served up by the Radio France singers and musicians under the baton of Daniele Gatti.

A monumental work both in its form and duration, the Matthäus-Passion is the apogee of the Cantor of Leipzig’s choral work.

Power couple Joyce DiDonato and Michael Spyres in Handel’s sombre Jephtha.

A seminal work of German romanticism in which the supernatural and magic call the shots. 

A rare biblical oratorio in English by Handel, which provides us with another opportunity to hear Ton Koopman and Jakub Józef Orliński.

The youthful work Mithridate already contains glimpses of the musician’s mature writing, both musically and dramatically.

A great opera seria by Rossini served up by no less great a performer in the title role than Karine Deshayes.

This adventure in the exotic East is an entertainment served up with humour and flair by the music of the young Rossini and the virtuoso conducting of Julien Chauvin.