Summer's grand performing arts gatherings approach in Salzburg, Glyndebourne, and Lucerne.
Summer Opera Festivals Light Up Europe in 2022
The summer of 2022 saw a delightful array of opera performances at some of Europe's most prestigious festivals, including the Salzburg Festival in Austria, the Glyndebourne Festival in England, and the Lucerne Festival in Switzerland.
The Salzburg Festival, held in the picturesque city of Salzburg, Austria, ran from late July until August 31. This world-renowned event is known for its focus on Mozart operas and major classical works, with productions held mainly at the Großes Festspielhaus and Haus für Mozart.
One of the highlights of the Salzburg Festival in 2022 was the performance of "Snowstorm", a novelty prose performance based on Vladimir Sorokin's novel, directed by Kirill Serebrennikov. Another opera that graced the stage was "Maria Stuarda" by Donizetti, featuring Kate Lindsey and Lisette Oropesa. The Vienna Philharmonic was also in attendance, with conductors like Muti leading performances in August.
Robin Ticciati, the musical director of the Glyndebourne Festival, directed "Káťa Kabanová", with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. The staging of this opera, directed by Damiano Michieletto, was first presented at the Glyndebourne Festival in 2021.
The Glyndebourne Festival, located in East Sussex, England, is another prestigious opera festival that blends classic and contemporary works. While specific 2022 programming was not found in the current search results, we know that the last month of the festival featured performances of "Le Nozze di Figaro", "Falstaff", and "Káťa Kabanová".
The Lucerne Festival, a major classical music festival in Switzerland with opera components, typically held in summer, also offered a variety of opera performances in 2022. However, specific 2022 opera programming was not listed in the current search results. For detailed information, it is best to visit the official festival website.
The Orchestre de Paris performed at the Lucerne Festival on August 29-30, conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen. The Berlin Philharmonic also graced the stage, with conductor Petrenko leading performances on September 2-3.
Martha Argerich played the piano with the Orchestra of Santa Cecilia on August 28, conducted by Harding. The Philharmonic of Munich performed on September 11, with Lisa Batiashvili.
As the summer drew to a close, the Salzburg Festival concluded with a performance by the Concertgebouw of Amsterdam on August 31, conducted by Mäkelä.
For those interested in attending these festivals in future years, it is recommended to visit the official festival websites for the most accurate and up-to-date information on schedules, performers, and ticket availability.
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