Our recent production of Benjamin Britten's The Turn of the Screw, broadcast via streaming during last year’s COVID-crisis, is now available on the Alpha Classics label as a CD and as a digital download through.
In 2021, La Monnaie presented a new production of Benjamin Britten's psychothriller in chamber opera format, under the musical direction of British conductor Ben Glassberg and directed by Andrea Breth. Although we had to present this performance via streaming due to quarantine regulations in place at the time, the production was very warmly received, thanks in part to the exceptional performances by Sally Matthews and Julian Hubbard in the lead roles of Governess and Peter Quint. The unique quality of this performance motivated La Monnaie and the Alpha Classics label to record it in studio quality with the singers of the production. This recording of The Turn of the Screw is now available at Outhere Music, on CD or as digital download.
In 2021, the Symphony Orchestra of La Monnaie, led by British conductor Ben Glassberg, performed this masterpiece by Benjamin Britten in a scenic version of the opera directed by Andrea Breth. Although we had to present this performance via streaming due to quarantine regulations in force at the time, the production was very warmly received. Especially thanks to the exceptional performances of Sally Matthews and Julian Hubbard in the roles of Governess and Peter Quint. We therefore decided to record the music in studio quality with the singers of the production. Our recording of The Turn of the Screw is now available from Outhere Music as a CD and digital download.
On Thursday 21 September, Peter de Caluwe, General and Artistic Director of La Monnaie, received the Ordine al Merito during a ceremony at the Italian Embassy in Brussels. This award, one of the highest honours of the Italian Republic, is presented by President Sergio Mattarella for special merits in the fields of the arts, economy, public service and social, philanthropic or humanitarian activities.
Which productions, artists, recordings and special projects coloured the past opera season for you? Draw your list of favourites and reward them with a nomination for the International Opera Awards 2023!
Thanks to the BRAVO! ticket, you can travel to La Monnaie by train at half price. Each of our performance tickets now has a unique SNCB discount code which allows you to book a low-cost return trip to Brussels on the day of your performance.
