Deutsche Grammophon continues its dedication to emerging talent with Rising Stars, a series on STAGE+ that launched in January, 2023. The project offers audiences a chance to discover remarkable young musicians through a mix of solo performances and relaxed one-on-one interviews. Each episode presents an exceptional instrumentalist, singer or chamber music ensemble. Audio highlights from the program are released digitally as part of the Deutsche Grammophon's Musical Moments series.
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Mirjam Mesak takes on the role of Mrs. Páskova and Jay while Elene Gvritishvili sings Chocholka in The Cunning Little Vixen on March 8, 10 and 14 at the Munich State Opera. The Barrie Kosky’s and Michael Levine’s production of Janáček’s fairy tale is conducted by Lothar Koenigs.
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Counter tenor Cameron Shahbazi stars in two concerts in Los Angeles and San Francisco alongside Iranian vocalist Mahdieh Mohammadkhani together with The Iranshahr Orchestra under the baton of Shahab Paranj. The concert celebrates the Iranian New Year and the program consists of a variety of works by Persian and Iranian composers. The concerts take place on March 9 in the Royce Hall at the UCLA, Los Angeles and on March 15 at the Herbst Theatre, San Francisco.
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Kate Lindsey embodies Charlotte in Werther at the Vienna State Opera on March 5, 8, 11 and 14, 2025. Lindsey joins on stage Matthew Polenzani in the title role in the production by Andrei Serban conducted by Bertrand de Billy.
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Maestra Keri-Lynn Wilson returns to Deutsche Oper Berlin to conduct Claus Guth’s production of Salome. Soprano Olesya Golovneva sings Salome, and is joined on stage by Evelyn Herlitzius as Herodias and Thomas Blondelle as Herodes. The opera can be experienced on March 8 and 14.
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Regula Mühlemann joins Balthasar Neumann Orchestra for the tour with Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis. The Mass can be heard in Freiburg on March 2, in Luxembourg on March 3, in Dortmund on March 5, in Hamburg on March 6, in Murcia on March 8, in Madrid on March 9 and in Barcelona on March 10.
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Piotr Beczala returns to the Munich State Opera as Don Jose in the revival of Lina Wertmüller’s production of Carmen on March 2, 5, 7, 12 and 15, 2025. Beczala sings alongside Clémentine Margaine in the title role under the baton of Alexandre Bloch.
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Tenor Joseph Calleja will perform the role of Rodolfo in Puccini's La Bohème at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. He will share the stage with sopranos Ailyn Pérez and Eleonora Buratto alternating as Mimì, and baritone Boris Pinkhasovich as Marcello. The production is the iconic staging by Franco Zeffirelli, with performances on March 5, 8, 13, 17, and 21, 2025. The performances will be conducted by Alexander Soddy.
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Olivia Smith makes her role debut as Pamina at the Opera Naples Festival on February 28 and March 2, 2025. The young soprano joins on stage Victor Cardamone as Tamino, Samuel Kidd as Papageno and Maria Aleida Rodriguez as Queen of the Night. The festival performance are conducted by Ramón Tebar.
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