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13 May 2025

Max Emanuel Cencic in May and June 2025

In May and June 2025, Max Emanuel Cencic will perform three major opera roles and give two concerts with different programs for his audience.

Today, on May 13, 2025, Max Emanuel Cencic will take the stage at the MusikTheater an der Wien as Gualtiero in the rarely performed Bononcini opera Griselda. Max “unearthed” this opera, which will be conducted by Benjamin Bayl leading the Wroclaw Baroque Orchestra. The artist already performed the role of Gualtiero in 2022 in Wrocław and Bayreuth. The Bayreuth performance was recorded and can be viewed here.

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13 May 2025

Gerd Amelung joins Parnassus

We are very pleased to take over management for the German conductor Gerd Amelung. The highly talented conductor, who also works as a festival director, will be part of several outstanding productions and festivals in 2025.

Gerd Amelung’s work focuses on secular vocal music between 1600 and 1800, particularly with “modern” orchestras and vocal ensembles. His repertoire ranges from the early beginnings of opera to the works of early Mozart, Gluck, Haydn, Hasse, and Salieri.Read More

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02 May 2025

Bononcini’s Griselda in Concert at Musiktheater an der Wien

On May 13, 2025, Bononcini’s rarely performed opera Griselda will be presented in a concert version at Theater an der Wien under the baton of Benjamin Bayl, alongside the Wrocław Baroque Orchestra.

The cast features Max Emanuel Cencic as Gualtiero, Sonja Runje as Griselda, Dennis Orellana as Ernesto, and Shira Patchornik as Almirena. Tomáš Král joins the cast as Rambaldo. This elegant Baroque gem promises a night of expressive drama and vocal virtuosity in one of Vienna’s most prestigious venues. Secure your tickets now!Read More

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17 April 2025

Experience the Magic of Baroque Opera with Max Emanuel Cencic – Gismondo & Rokoko for Just 29.99€

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to own two mesmerizing CD recordings by Max Emanuel Cencic—Gismondo and Rokoko: Hasse Opera Arias! These stunning productions capture the beauty and brilliance of Baroque opera, brought to life by one of the most celebrated countertenors of our time—for just 29.99€! This rare and exquisite collectible is a must-have for opera lovers, featuring breathtaking performances and world-class musicianship.

Available for a limited time, this offer invites you on an unforgettable musical journey. Secure your copy today here!

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14 April 2025

Jake Arditti as Nerone in L’Incoronazione di Poppea

Jake Arditti will portray Nerone in Monteverdi’s L’Incoronazione di Poppea, with premiere on April 5, and more performances on April 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 29, and early May 2025. 

Conducted by Mónica Pustilnik and directed by Ted Huffman, this production, featuring Cappella Mediterranea, will tour multiple venues across the Netherlands, including Wilminktheater (Enschede), Stadsschouwburg Groningen, and Amsterdam’s prestigious Carré Theater.

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09 April 2025

Sophie Junker’s New Album Is Out Now!

Franco-Belgian soprano Sophie Junker, celebrated for her captivating interpretations of Baroque repertoire, just release her latest album, La Serenissima: Venetian Silhouettes, under the Aparté label. This recording, also featuring {oh!} Orkiestra conducted by Martyna Pastuszka, is a showcase of exceptional artistry and deep connection to Baroque music.

In 2020, Junker unveiled her debut solo album, La Francesina: Handel’s Nightingale, also with Aparté. This tribute to Handel’s muse, Élisabeth Duparc, known as “La Francesina,” featured arias composed for the soprano during the composer’s later years. The album was met with critical acclaim, earning an International Classical Music Award and the Trophée Forum-Opéra.Read More