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Happy New Year from Parnassus Arts Productions!

As we step into this new chapter, we reflect with gratitude on the stories we have told, the art we have shared, and the moments that have brought us together.

To all our artists, collaborators, and cherished audiences — thank you for being an integral part of our journey. May the coming year bring you boundless creativity, profound inspiration, and countless opportunities to shine. Together, let’s continue to celebrate the transformative power of the arts.Read More

Shooting Star Maayan Licht as Xerxes in the eponymous new production in Oldenburg

Shooting star Maayan Licht has been captivating audiences since December 7, 2024, in the title role of Xerxes in Handel’s opera of the same name at the Staatstheater Oldenburg. Directed by Kay Link and under the musical direction of Thomas Bönisch, Xerxes will be performed six more times in Oldenburg until February 22, 2025. A revival of Xerxes is planned for June 2025, with three additional performances and, of course, Maayan Licht in the title role.Read More

The Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival will explore Venetian opera in its upcoming edition, premiering Francesco Cavalli’s Pompeo Magno on September 4, 2025

The Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival will take place next year from September 4 to 14. With the rediscovery of Francesco Cavalli’s Pompeo Magno and a focus on Venetian opera, the relatively young festival, led by artistic director Max Emanuel Cencic, opens up new musical horizons. Read More

Three additional dates for Mille Affetti with our star sopranist, Bruno de Sá

Bruno de Sá, a rare and virtuosic voice, continues his tour with Mille Affetti, his new album released by Warner Classics & Erato.

Joined by the Wrocław Baroque Orchestra under the direction of Jarosław Thiel, he unveils the emotional depth of the classical repertoire.Read More

Suzanne Jerosme as Zelmira (New Production Armide) at the Schlosstheater Potsdam

Since November 16, 2024, the wonderful and versatile Parnassus Arts Productions exclusive artist, Suzanne Jerosme, has been performing the role of Zelmira in the new production of Armide (an opera by Joseph Haydn) at the Schlosstheater Potsdam. Directed by Björn Reinke and conducted by Konrad Junghänel, the last three performances of this Armide series featuring Suzanne Jerosme are scheduled for November 27, 29, and 30, 2024, in Potsdam, with the Kammerakademie Potsdam providing the orchestra.Read More

Standing Ovations for Il Venceslao in Warszaw

Looking back at Il Venceslao (Opera by Antonio Caldara), met with a standing ovation at the Warsaw Philharmonic during the Festiwal Eufonie on 17 November 2024.Read More

Stefan Sbonnik as Oronte (Alcina) in Bonn, Paris, Madrid and Vienna

Since November 10, 2024, the wonderful and versatile Parnassus Arts Productions exclusive artist Stefan Sbonnik has been performing the role of Oronte in the new production of Alcina at the Bonn Opera. Under the direction of Jens Daniel Herzog and the musical leadership of Dorothee Oberlinger, further performances of Alcina featuring Stefan Sbonnik are scheduled at the Bonn Opera on November 23 and 30, 2024; December 8, 20, and 25, 2024; and January 12, 18, 25, and 31, 2025.Read More

Parnassus production of Antonio Caldara’s Il Venceslao on 17 November 2024

Parnassus Arts Productions is thrilled to present a concert performance of Antonio Caldara’s opera Il Venceslao on Sunday, 17 November 2024, at 19:00 at the Warsaw Philharmonic Hall. Following critically acclaimed performances in Gliwice, Vienna, and Herne, this rare baroque gem will once again be conducted by the distinguished Martyna Pastuszka, founder and director of the {oh!} Orkiestra! Known for her visionary interpretations, Pastuszka will lead the orchestra in bringing this 18th-century masterpiece to life.Read More