What would an opera house be without its General Music Director? And what, indeed, without its orchestra? Exactly.

@operzuerich General Music Director @gianandreanoseda shares insights into his productions and projects with the Orchestra of the Zurich Opera House for the 2026/27 season – from presenting all three Rachmaninov operas in one evening, to the Prokofiev cycle with the Tonhalle Orchestra, to international guest performances, collaborations with outstanding artists, and special experiences for the people of Zurich. Enjoy watching!

Reposted from @operzuerich

Dmitry Matvienko leads the Malmö Opera Orchestra in a program dedicated to two major voices of Russian music.

The evening opens with Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 15, written in 1970–71 and often regarded as one of the composer’s most enigmatic works. Composed near the end of his life, the symphony carries an atmosphere of mystery and reflection, echoing the complex relationship Shostakovich maintained with the cultural climate of the Soviet era.

Czech pianist Lukáš Vondráček joins the orchestra for Sergei Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3, a work known for its intensity and technical demands, and one that remains a landmark of the piano repertoire.

The performance takes place on 10 April at 7pm.

Karen Durgaryan conducts the Orchestra Sinfonica Siciliana at the Teatro Politeama Garibaldi in Palermo on 10 and 11 April 2026 in a programme centred on the vibrant orchestral tradition of Eastern Europe and the Caucasus.

The evening opens with Glinka’s brilliant overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila, a dazzling orchestral showpiece drawn from the composer’s 1842 opera based on Pushkin’s epic tale. Driven by sparkling energy and contrasting lyrical themes, the overture has become one of the most celebrated curtain-raisers in the symphonic repertoire.

The programme continues with Arno Babajanian’s Piano Concerto in E-flat major and Aram Khachaturian’s Symphony No. 2, two works that combine powerful rhythmic vitality, rich orchestral colour, and deeply expressive musical language.

@kdourgaryan @durgaryankaren @orchestrasinfonicasiciliana

@michelemariotticonductor leads the @filarmonicadellascala in a program that moves between different styles and sound worlds of the orchestral repertoire. An evening that connects French impressionism, the Viennese Classical tradition and twentieth-century ballet.

The concert opens with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550, one of the most well-known symphonies of the Classical repertoire, followed by Igor Stravinsky’s Jeu de cartes, the composer’s ballet score inspired by the imagery of a card game. The program concludes with Claude Debussy’s Petite suite in the orchestral transcription by Henri Büsser.

The performance takes place on 13 April at 8pm at Teatro alla Scala

Ph: Rocco_Casaluci

Thank you to Müpa Budapest for such a generous and heartfelt welcome of the Latvian National Ballet with Marco Goecke’s Nijinski.

We left with a deep sense of gratitude and connection after two sold-out performances and three radiant days at the Bartók Spring Festival. These were not only moments on stage, but shared experiences - where movement became memory, and where artistry resonated far beyond the theatre walls.

@mupabudapest @bartoktavasz @latviannationalballet @marcogoecke #AMCBalletTours

About last night’s concert with @cleveorch @danielerustioni and Paul Jacobs! Tonight and tomorrow don’t miss this dynamic program of Fauré, Poulenc, and Casella, closing with Debussy’s shimmering La Mer 🌊

📸 : @humanartist

On 4 April at 8:30pm, Michele Mariotti conducts at the Auditorium Manzoni, leading the Orchestra del Teatro Comunale di Bologna in a program centered on the music of Richard Wagner. 🎼

The evening opens with the Overture from Lohengrin, followed by Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54, performed by pianist Federico Colli.

The program continues with Wagner’s Parsifal: “Good Friday Spell”, and concludes with the powerful Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan und Isolde, a closing moment that brings together orchestral color and dramatic intensity.

Daniele Rustioni concludes his 5-week U.S. residency with his Cleveland Orchestra subscription debut at Severance Music Center with performances from 2–4 April 2026.

Leading one of the world’s most celebrated orchestras, Rustioni conducts a richly coloured programme featuring Fauré’s Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, Poulenc’s Organ Concerto with organist Paul Jacobs, Casella’s Italia, and culminating in Debussy’s La mer — the composer’s iconic orchestral portrait of the sea, renowned for its shimmering colours and vivid musical imagery.

📍 Severance Music Center, Cleveland
2 April 2026 – 19:30
3 April 2026 – 19:30
4 April 2026 – 19:30

On 1 April at 7:30pm, Roberto Abbado takes the podium at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall for the 2026 Seoul Arts Center Orchestra Festival. 🎼

Leading the Korean National Symphony Orchestra, Abbado presents a program that connects a new voice with major works of the symphonic repertoire. The evening opens with the World Premiere of Tiger’s Pipe by Grace Anne Lee, a piece commissioned by the orchestra.

Pianist Vincent Ong joins the orchestra for Béla Bartók’s Concerto No. 3, Sz.119, bringing the composer’s final piano concerto to the stage with clarity and momentum. The concert concludes with Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 in D Major “Titan”, a work that continues to resonate with audiences for its scale and expressive power.

Ph: Yasuko Kageyama

With „Mozart’s Requiem,“ we were able to experience a special journey over the past few days: from the first glimpse at the sold-out public rehearsal and two sold-out concerts at the Casino Bern, to our guest performance in Paris at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.

Together with the Bern Symphony Orchestra, the Bühnen Bern Choir, and under the direction of Alevtina Ioffe, a magnificent concert evening was created—carried by a special atmosphere that stretched all the way from Bern to Paris.
Featuring: Diana Tishchenko, Regula Mühlemann, Marie-Andrée Bouchard-Lesieur, Dave Monaco, and William Meinert.

📸 @marvinmears
#buehnenbern #bernersymphonieorchester @buehnenbernplus @vierte_wand_bern @theatre_champs_elysees @alyaioffe @dianatishchenko @williammeinertbass @marie_andreebl @regulamuehlemann @davemonaco

„Étonnez-moi” — surprise me — was more than a phrase; it was a credo that defined the visionary spirit of Serge Diaghilev. A true pioneer, he embraced the unexpected and brought together some of the most extraordinary creative minds of his time in his groundbreaking artistic venture, Les Ballets Russes. Today, we celebrate the birthday of this legendary impresario, whose influence still shapes the world of dance.

Fittingly, the Latvian National Ballet arrives in Budapest tonight, presenting Marco Goecke’s powerful work NIJINSKI this Thursday and Friday, April 2 & 3, at Müpa’s Festival Theatre. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the intensity and brilliance of Diaghilev brought to life by Antons Freimans, soloist of the Latvian National Ballet —a performance as bold and passionate as the man himself.

© photo Darja Stravs Tisu / Cankarjev Dom

@mupabudapest @latviannationalballet @antonsfreimans #AMCBalletTours

Jérémie Rhorer conducts Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto in concert at the Philharmonie de Paris on 30 March 2026 (20:00).

Together with Le Cercle de l’Harmonie and the Orfeón Donostiarra Choir, Rhorer brings a historically informed approach to Verdi’s dramatic masterpiece. Performed in concert version, the opera reveals its full musical intensity, highlighting the orchestral colours and the dark dramatic tension that shape one of the composer’s most powerful scores.

The cast includes Leonardo Lee in the title role alongside Andrea Carroll (Gilda), Duke Kim (Duke of Mantua), Alexander Tsymbalyuk (Sparafucile) and Victoria Karkacheva (Maddalena).

@jeremierhorer @lecercledelharmonie