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La Gioconda

 Conductor ANTONIO PAPPANO

La Gioconda ANNA NETREBKO
La Cieca AGNIESZKA REHLIS
Enzo Grimaldo JONAS KAUFMANN
Alvise Badoero TAREQ NAZMI
Laura EVE-MAUD HUBEAUX
Barnaba LUCA SALSI
Zuane NICOLO DONINI

Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Coro dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Bachchor Salzburg
Salzburger Festspiele und Theater Kinderchor

NEW PRODUCTION

Co-production with the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, London


Choral Concert - Giuseppe Verdi

Dirigent Antonio Pappano
Orchestra di Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia

GIUSEPPE VERDI
Messa da Requiem 

Soprano SONYA YONCHEVA
Mezzosoprano JUDIT KUTASI
Tenor JONAS KAUFMANN
Bass MICHELE PERTUSI

Coro dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia 
Bachchor Salzburg


Orchestra Concert I

Conductor ANTONIO PAPPANO
Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia

LUIGI BOCCHERINI / LUCIANO BERIO
»La ritirata notturna di Madrid«

AMILCARE PONCHIELLI
»Elegia«

VICTOR DE SABATA
»Juventus«

OTTORINO RESPIGHI
»Fontane di Roma«
»Pini di Roma«


Orchestral Concert II

Dirigent JAKUB HRŮŠA
Viola PINCHAS ZUKERMAN
Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia

HECTOR BERLIOZ
»Le carnaval romain«

BOHUSLAV MARTINŮ
»Les Fresques de Piero della Francesca« H. 352

HECTOR BERLIOZ
»Harold en Italie« op. 16


>>Johannes-Passion<< - Dance

Production and Choreography SASHA WALTZ 
Conductor LEONARDO GARCÍA ALARCÓN
Costumes BERND SKODZIG
Sets HEIKE SCHUPPELIUS
Lighting DAVID FINN

Pilatus GEORG NIGL 
Jesus CHRISTIAN IMMLER
Evangelist VALERIO CONTALDO
Soprano SOPHIE JUNKER
Alto BENNO SCHACHTNER
Tenor MARK MILHOFER

Sasha Waltz & Guests

Chœur de chambre de Namur, Choir of Opéra de Dijon

Cappella Mediterranea

A production of Opéra de Dijon in Co-Production with Sasha Waltz & Guests and Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.

Sasha Waltz & Guests is supported by the Senate Department for Culture and Community.


>>Seme<< - Electro Presented by Max Cooper

An Italian Exploration of Foundational Aesthetics

Concept, Remix MAX COOPER
Soprano SARAH ARISTIDOU
Violoncello NIELS ORENS


Song Recital I

JOHANNES BRAHMS

Sehnsucht, op. 14/8

Der Überläufer, op. 48/2

Vor dem Fenster, op. 14/1

Von ewiger Liebe, op. 43/1

Vom verwundeten Knaben, op. 14/2

Der Gang zum Liebchen, op. 48/1

Nine songs and chants for one voice and piano op. 32

Wie rafft‘ ich mich auf 
Nicht mehr zu dir zu gehen
Ich schleich‘ umher betrübt
Der Strom, der neben mir verrauschte
Wehe, so willst du mich wieder
Du sprichst, daß ich mich täuschte
Bitteres zu sagen denkst du
So stehn wir, ich und meine Weide
Wie bist du, meine Königin

»Regenlied«-Cycle
Four Lieder after poems by Klaus Groth;
Early versions from Lieder und Gesänge op. 59

Regenlied
Dein blaues Auge hält so still
Mein wundes Herz verlanget
Nachklang


Meine Lieder, op. 106/4

Geheimnis, op. 71/3

Die Mainacht, op. 43/2

O kühler Wald, op. 72/3

Treue Liebe, op. 7/1

Herbstgefühl, op. 48/7

Lerchengesang, op. 70

Die Kränze, op. 46/1


Song Recital II

Songs, Duets and Arias by RICHARD WAGNER, GIUSEPPE VERDI,
UMBERTO GIORDANO, GIACOMO PUCCINI, RICHARD STRAUSS, PAOLO TOSTI u. a.

LISE DAVIDSEN Soprano
FREDDIE DE TOMMASO Tenor
JAMES BAILLIEU Piano

Due to high demand, this recital was moved from the Mozarteum to the Haus für Mozart.

PROGRAMMME

RICHARD WAGNER »Dich teure Halle« from »Tannhäuser«

GIUSEPPE VERDI »La mia letizia infondere« from »I Lombardi« 

»Teco io sto" und "Morrò, ma prima in grazia« from »Un ballo in maschera«

»Cielo pietoso rendila« from »Simon Boccanegra« 

»Ave Maria« from »Otello«

UMBERTO GIORDANO »Amor ti vieta« from »Fedora«

GIACOMO PUCCINI »Vissi d'arte« from »Tosca«

FRANCESCO CILEA »Lamento di Federico« from »L'arlesiana«

PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOWSY »Uzh polnoch' blizitsya« and »Akh! istomilas ya gorem«from »Pique Dame«

PAOLO TOSTI »L'alba separa dalla luce l'ombra«

»Non t'amo più«

»Ideale«

RICHARD STRAUSS Op. 10 No.1 »Zueignung« 1.40

Op. 10 No. 8 »Allerseelen« 3.10

Op. 27 No. 2 »Cäcilie« 2.15

Op. 39 No. 4 »Befreit« 4.45

SALVATORE CARDILLO »Core'ngrato«

FREDERICK LOEWE »I could have danced all night«

FRANZ LEHÁR »Lippen Schweigen« from »Die Lustige Witwe«



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La Gioconda"La Gioconda" is a renowned opera in four acts by Amilcare Ponchielli set to an Italian libretto by Arrigo Boito, who is better known under his pseudonym Tobia Gorrio. The opera was first performed in 1876 at Teatro alla Scala, Milan.  

The story of "La Gioconda" is set in Venice during the 17th century and revolves around a woman named Gioconda, who is a singer. The plot is filled with political intrigue, love triangles, and a high-stakes game of life and death. The opera is famous for its ballet, "Dance of the Hours," which is considered one of the most popular ballets in history and has been used in various films and commercials.  

The main characters include La Gioconda herself, her mother La Cieca, Enzo Grimaldo (a prince in disguise and Gioconda's love interest), Laura Adorno (Enzo's lover), Alvise Badoero (Laura's husband and a member of the Venetian Inquisition), and Barnaba (a spy for the Inquisition who is infatuated with Gioconda).  

Despite the opera's dark themes, it is celebrated for its powerful and emotive music, particularly the arias "Cielo e mar" (Sky and Sea) and "Suicidio!" (Suicide!). "La Gioconda" remains a staple in the repertoire of many opera houses around the world.


Choral Concert - Giuseppe Verdi - in 2024, Verdi's famous Requiem is on the programme - the Orchestra dell'Accademia di Santa Cecilia knows the work like no other and has performed it more than 80 times. The solo parts are cast with Sonya Yoncheva, Judit Kutasi, Jonas Kaufmann and Michele Pertusi. The orchestra is reinforced by the Coro dell'Accademia di Santa Cecilia and the Bachchor Salzburg.


Orchestral Concert IItaly as seen through the eyes of Italian composers is the thread that connects the pieces in our Orchestral Concert I conducted by Antonio Pappano. The programme includes masterpieces by Luigi Boccherini, Amilcare Ponchielli, Victor de Sabata and Ottorino Respighi.


Orchestral Concert IIOrchestral Concert II is also dedicated to Italy, but this time with works by non-Italian composers who show their view of the country. The guest conductor is Jakub Hrůša, Principal Guest Conductor of Santa Cecilia, who will present music by Berlioz and Martinů.


>>Johannes-Passion<< - DanceIn 2024, a dance world premiere opens the Festival one day earlier than usual: legendary choreographer Sasha Waltz presents her version of Johann Sebastian Bach's St John Passion.


>>Seme<< - Electro Presented by Max CooperThe internationally sought-after electro artist Max Cooper was inspired by Italy and the sound of the south with »Seme« and presents one of his live performances, which are always also an immersive audiovisual experience.


Song Recital IBaritone Christian Gerhaher and Gerold Huber, his long-time partner at the piano, have put together a programme of selected songs by Johannes Brahms for you.


Song Recital IIThe celebrated soprano Lise Daviden makes her Salzburg debut with this recital and, together with tenor Freddie De Tommaso and pianist James Baillieu, creates an evening of arias, songs and duets from Wagner and Verdi to Puccini and Tosti.

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The Salzburg Easter Festival is an annual event held in Salzburg, Austria, that celebrates classical music and opera. It was founded in 1967 by Herbert von Karajan, one of the most renowned conductors of the 20th century. The festival takes place during the Easter season and attracts music lovers from all over the world.

One of the highlights of the Salzburg Easter Festival is the performances by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, which is considered one of the finest orchestras in the world. The orchestra, under the direction of renowned conductors, delivers breathtaking renditions of classical masterpieces. The acoustics of the festival's main venue, the Grosses Festspielhaus, enhance the experience, allowing the audience to fully immerse themselves in the music.

In addition to the orchestral performances, the Salzburg Easter Festival also features opera productions. These productions showcase world-class singers and talented stage directors, creating visually stunning and emotionally captivating performances. The festival often presents new interpretations of classic operas, breathing new life into these timeless works.

The Salzburg Easter Festival is not just about the music; it also offers a unique cultural experience. Salzburg itself is a beautiful city with a rich history and stunning architecture. The festival provides an opportunity to explore the city's landmarks, such as the Hohensalzburg Fortress and the Mirabell Palace, during the day and enjoy world-class performances in the evening.

Attending the Salzburg Easter Festival is a treat for all the senses. The festival's organizers pay great attention to detail, ensuring that every aspect of the event is of the highest quality. From the elegant venues to the exquisite costumes and sets, no expense is spared in creating a truly unforgettable experience.

One of the things that sets the Salzburg Easter Festival apart from other classical music festivals is its commitment to nurturing young talent. The festival offers a platform for young musicians and singers to showcase their skills alongside established artists. This dedication to supporting the next generation of classical musicians adds an extra layer of excitement and freshness to the performances.

In conclusion, the Salzburg Easter Festival is a must-visit event for classical music enthusiasts. With its world-class performances, stunning venues, and rich cultural experience, it offers a truly unforgettable experience. Whether you are a seasoned classical music lover or a newcomer to the genre, the Salzburg Easter Festival is sure to leave you with lasting memories.