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RecitalIn Praise of Pleasant Follies
Stéphanie d’Oustrac
Sad, happy, melancholy, passionate, insane … The character of Folly occupies an essential place in baroque music. For the final recital of the 2022-23 season, Stéphanie d’Oustrac will explore the various facets of this intriguing personification in the company of Ensemble Amarillis. We sat down with the French mezzo-soprano, for an open conversation about her programme, the pleasures and perils of her profession, and the follies large and small of everyday life …
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ConcertA Massive Undertaking
The La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra at the Queen Elisabeth Competition
The Queen Elisabeth Competition is one of the world’s most prestigious musical competitions. It also represents a huge logistical challenge. On the occasion of this 2023 edition dedicated to the Voice, we looked into the practical issues raised by the participation of the La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra in the competition …
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ConcertIt’s now or never
Lotte Verstaen and Margaux de Valensart take their chances at the Queen Elisabeth competition
21 May is the moment: that is when mezzo soprano Lotte Verstaen and soprano Margaux de Valensart will join 53 other young singers from around the world, in the first round of the prestigious Queen Elisabeth competition. Since 2015, Belgium’s hopefuls for this edition have been connected to La Monnaie, as members of the MM Academy.
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OperaOlivier Py
on staging 'Henry VIII'
Henry VIII has little to do with the Renaissance, but everything with the hot topics of Saint-Saëns' time." And these are still relevant today, according to director Olivier Py. In this video, he shines his light on our new production of this grand opéra.
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La Monnaie is looking for 100 volunteering extras for Das Rheingold
Read moreAre you between 16 and 80 years old and keen on being part of an opera performance like few others? Then join a team of 100 volunteers for a walk-on part in our new production of Richard Wagner's Das Rheingold, directed by Romeo Castellucci. A unique opportunity to experience an unforgettable adventure on stage and behind the scenes of La Monnaie.
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A book collection for 'Cassandra'
Read moreYour book at the opera! From May 3, La Monnaie is organising a major book collection at the occasion of the production of the opera Cassandra next September. The book you donate will have a strong symbolic presence in the staging of Marie-Eve Signeyrole and in the universe imagined by the scenographer, Fabien Teigné.
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'Requiem' nominated for a visit.brussels Award 2023
Our production of Mozart's Requiem, directed by Romeo Castellucci and conducted by Raphaël Pichon, has been nominated for a visit.brussels Award 2023. With these awards, Brussels rewards cultural and touristic initiatives that have brought the city (inter)national fame in the past year. Will you help Requiem to victory in the "Brussels On Stage" category? Then cast your vote here before 18 April!
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A thematic guided tour on 'Henry VIII' for the Brussels Museums Nocturnes
Read moreLa Monnaie is participating in the Brussels Museums Nocturnes! Come to our Theatre on 20 April for a guided tour and learn all about our new production Henry VIII and its main character.
