La Nonne sanglante

In a medieval Bohemia troubled by hereditary conflicts, Rodolphe defies his father and challenges his ancestors out of love for the rival clan’s daughter, offered as a pledge of peace to his own brother. At the Opéra Comique (FR), starting from June, 2 2018 Read more

Butterfly

There is Puccini’s music, its orchestral brilliance and its lyrical sincerity, but the collective Clarac-Deloeuil > the lab does not intend to propose a literal staging of the misfortunes of the Japanese girl Cio-Cio-San. At the Opéra de Limoges March 2018 Read more (FR)

TOSCA IN PARIS

A singer in love, passionate, jealous and impulsive; a romantic and idealist painter; a police chief with a lust for flesh, power and blood, ready to do anything to achieve his ends. Théâtre National de Paris (France), starting September, 9 2016. Read more.

SAMSON ET DALILA, CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS

“Je viens célébrer la victoire / De celui qui règne en mon cœur. / Dalila veut pour son vainqueur / Encor plus d’amour que de gloire!”
Jan. 2016, Palau De Les Arts Reina Sofia, Valencia (ES).
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THAÏS, BY JULES MASSENET

Thaïs takes place in Egypt during Byzantine rule, where a Cenobite monk, Athanaël, attempts to convert Thaïs, an Alexandrian courtesan and devotee of Venus, to Christianity. July/August 2015, Theatro Municipal (São Paulo). Read more (PT)

SIMON BOCCANEGRA

“Simon” premiered in 1857 at Teatro La Fenice. At first, the opera had a prologue, then three acts, and was full of intrigue, was complicated, had kidnapping, and plots involving an illegitimate daughter and poisoning. Opéra de Toulon (FR), May 2015. Read more (FR)

“CINQ-MARS” BY CHARLES GOUNOD

The plot faithfully follows the external events of the failed revolt of the French nobility against Richelieu, but adds a secret love affair (Wikipedia). The 1/25/2015 (Prinzregententheater, Munich), the 1/27/2015 (Vienne Theater) and the 1/29/2015 (Opéra Royal de Versailles, France).

TOSCA IN PARIS

A singer in love, passionate, jealous and impulsive; a romantic and idealist painter; a police chief with a lust for flesh, power and blood, ready to do anything to achieve his ends. Théâtre National de Paris (France), starting October, 10 2014. Read more.

CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA

After returning home from an extended military campaign, Turiddu learns that his fiancé, Lola, has married Alfio, a wealthy wine carter. In retaliation, Turiddu romances a young woman named Santuzza. Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse (France), 14 to 23 March 2014. Read more (FR).

LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST

A tale of souls stranded at the edge of the world, a tale of laughter and of tears, both exotic and overwhelming.
This genuine masterpiece by Puccini finally enters the repertoire of the Paris Opera in february 2014. Read more.

AN EASTERN LOVE STORY

The action takes place in late 19th century India. The handsome British officer Gérald falls madly in love with Lakmé, the daughter of Brahmin Nilakantha.

André Heyboer will perform in Lakmé (Léo Delibes) during November at the Opéra de Saint-Etienne (France). Read more (FR).

VOICE AND ORGAN – SAINT-ÉTIENNE-DE-LA-CITÉ CHURCH IN PÉRIGUEUX

Henri Aristizabal, titular organist of the Marin Carouge – Formentelli organ and André Heyboer will perform french and italian musique of the XVII and XVIII century. Saint-Etienne de la cité church Périgueux (FR), 07/14/2013 – 4 :30 PM.

AMICA

Pietro Mascagni’s sole opera is a bitter and passionate drama.

This tragedy will be staged by Jean-Louis Grinda and conducted by Gianluigi Gelmetti. The production will take place in March 2013 at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, where it was created the 16th of March 1905. Read more (FR)

OPERA RECITAL

As part of the ‘Sinfonia en Périgord’ festival, Eloise Urban, piano and André Heyboer will perform some of french and italian greatest hits.

The concert will take place at the ‘Centre départemental de Communication’ in Perigueux (FR) the 12th of April 2013 at 8:30 PM. Read mode (FR)

‘THE METAMORPHOSIS’ GETS AWARDS

The Opera Metamorphosis by Michaël Levinas adapted from Franz Kafka’s novel was awarded the ‘Grand Prix’ of the ‘Académie Charles Cros’ in 2012 and the ‘Prix de l’Académie Lyrique du disque’.

FRENCH AND ENGLISH RECITAL

This year, André Heyboer and Patrick Hilliard intend to organize a refreshing and surprising meeting.

Vaughan Williams, Ravel and Duparc will be invited. Let us hear how their aesthetics can match.