Jésus López Cobos

Thanks to her open heart and determination, Cinderella triumphs over her mean-spirited relatives in Rossini’s sparkling version of the story. Karine Deshayes, lauded for her “emotional depth and vibrant, beautiful sound”, makes her San Francisco Opera debut in the beloved fairy tale about a gentle but courageous servant girl who catches the eye of a handsome prince. In San Francisco Opera’s charming and heartwarming production, esteemed Spanish conductor Jesús López-Cobos leads a superb cast.

As muitas peças vocais apaixonadas, ardentes ou líricas da Opereta espanhola continuaram a prosperar em concertos e recitais em todo o mundo. Um dos mais renomados e ardentes adeptos das melodias da Opereta é Plácido Domingo. Desmentindo seus 66 anos, o tenor mundialmente famoso canta essas melodias excitantes e sedutoras com a doçura sedutora de um homem muito mais jovem e transporta o ouvinte extasiado para as ruas e praças de Madri e Sevilha, Domingo é acompanhado pela Orquestra Mozarteum sob Jesús López Cobos e , sobretudo pela sua companheira da noite, a soprano Ana Maria Martínez, "uma bela mulher com uma voz fascinante, cheia de meias tonalidades voz mais aguda aveludadas nos médios e graves, com um topo reluzente". (London Times) Martínez e Domingo servem uma noite de bom humor contagiante e deleites vocais requintados. "O deslumbramento das estrelas genuínas brilhou sobre Salzburgo!" (Die Welt)

Le Nozze di Figaro New Production Teatro Real in co-production with Bilbao’s ABAO and Las Palmas Teatro Pérez Galdós. From the opening notes of the overture to the final curtain, Emilio Sagi’s classic, triumphant production brings to life all the elegant wit and theatricality of Mozart’s comic masterpiece Le nozze di Figaro. Leading baritone Ludovic Tézier shines as the lustful Count Almaviva who attempts to obtain the favors of Figaro’s bride-to-be, Susanna (Isabel Rey), while Luca Pisaroni gives a feisty performance as Figaro. Conductor Jesús López Cobos masterfully captures the enchanting score. A witty yet profound tale of love, betrayal, and forgiveness.

Live 2001 recording at the Bastille opera in Paris in a production for l'Opéra de Paris by Gilbert Deflo. High praise was given to the historical costumes by William Orlando, the minimal décor, the sophisticated lighting as well as the musical excellence of the performers. It was also due to the charisma of Renée Fleming; she confessed in an interview, "I think Manon is my favorite role. I love French music, it is so elegant and delicate stylistically. It has both dramatic and lyrical elements." Marcelo Alvarez was thought brilliant in the role of the Chevalier des Grieux, and among the other artists were Jean-Luc Chaignaud as Lescaut, Alain Vernhes as the Comte des Grieux and Michel Sénéchal as Guillot de Morfontaine. The choir and orchestra of l'Opéra de Paris were conducted by Jesús López-Cobos.