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Daniel Gloger: World Premiere in Berlin
On 3 May 2026, the countertenor Daniel Gloger will sing the world premiere of Alexandra Filonenko‘s Les Autres for high soprano, baritone/countertenor and ensemble on lyrics by Bertolt Brecht at the Konzerthaus Berlin with the Ensemble United Berlin. As additional piece of the programme which will be presented in the concert series //interfaces/, the ensemble will also perform Edison Denisov’s Das Blaue Heft for soprano, narrator and ensemble, on the occasion of the composer’s 30th death anniversary. Fedor Rudin, the grandson of Edison Denisov, will lead the Ensemble and the other soloists Ramina Abdulla-Zadè (soprano) and Maxim Suchanow (narrator). Les Autres is aesthetically inspired by 1930s Berlin cabaret and combines historical elements with contemporary music. The work offers a mix of vocal and instrumental numbers as well as spoken and performed texts by Brecht, Müller, Shakespeare, Hendrik Jackson, and others. Berlin itself, especially its music and singing culture of the 1930s, forms the central setting. Musicians also take on acting roles, creating a multifaceted, grotesquely humorous, and increasingly serious narrative style (here a short statement by the composer).
(published on 29 April 2026)
Sofia Jernberg: New solo album VOICE
The vocal artist Sofia Jernberg has just released her first solo album VOICE (label Smalltown Supersound) on Vinyl and MP3 presenting the wide range of her vocal artistry: the voice's scope as an experimental instrument. Using unconventional techniques and sounds like non-verbal vocalisation, split tones, toneless singing and distortion, she creates new sounds, colours, noises and emotions, leaving the listener amazed. Pieces on the recording include her outstanding composition One Pitch, the impressive and experimental works Multiphonic I-III as well as Gurgle, Inhale Exhale, Birds, Mouth Synthesizer, Whistle Pitch and Throat. VOICE gives a proper jolt to the senses and is an overall experience par excellence.
(published on 28 April 2026)
Anu Komsi: Debut at La Monnaie
On 5 May 2026, the soprano Anu Komsi will make her debut at the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie/ De Munt in Brussels performing the role of High Priestess in the world premiere of Iain Bell’s opera Medusa. The production will also be presented on 7/9/12/15/17/19 May 2026 at La Monnaie and will be directed by Lydia Steier, teaming up with Flurin Borg Madsen for set design and Katharina Schlipf for costume design. Michiel Delanghe will lead the La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. The main role will be sung by Claudia Boyle and further colleagues on stage will be Angela Denoke (Stheno), Josh Lovelli (Perseus), Paula Murrihy (Euryale), Konstantin Gorny (Poseidon), Mary Elisabeth Williams (Athena) and Marie-Juliette Ghazarian (Danaë). Medusa, the iconic figure in Greek mythology, has inspired Iain Bell to this new opera, which will also be livestreamed at OperaVision on 15 May 2026.
(published on 24 April 2026)
F. Brillembourg: Premiere in Luxembourg
On 23/24 April 2026 the mezzo-soprano Fredrika Brillembourg will perform the world premiere of Tim Wollmann’s and Antoine Pohu’s: pOpera at the Philharmonie Luxembourg (Grand Auditorium). Ivan Boumans will lead the Luxembourg Philharmonic, the Community Choir, the Pueri Cantores du Conservatoire de la Ville de Luxembourg and the Chœur de l’école CLI Adam Roberti. This Comunity Opera has been commissioned and financed by the Fondation EME. Anisha Bondy will arrange the staging and Mariana Pinto de Souza the choreography. Further soloists will be Stephany Ortega (Julia) and Johannes Bamberger (Romeo) among others. Reflecting Luxembourg’s rich cultural melting pot, the opera will feature multiple languages, thus reflecting the many voices that make up a community. The result will be a truly immersive and participatory experience!
(published on 16 April 2026)
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