Benjamin Bernheim is one of the leading tenors of the word. With his first album of French songs called "Douce France" the charismatic tenor proves to be utmost versatile if it comes to building a bridge between classical Melodies and popular Chansons by standing strong to the operatic legacy. Thus he vocally raises the popular Chansons up to a level which makes them musically shine the most elegant.
In Conversation with Guiseppina Bridelli: “It was the smell of theatre dust that drew me into opera"
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In a world where operatic voices often strive for sheer grandeur, Giuseppina Bridelli draws her strength from something quieter, almost elusive: intimacy! Her musical world is rooted in early memories, special family moments shaped by shared listening of the opera repertory and the unmistakable atmosphere of theatre spaces that first awakened her imagination.
In conversation with Rachel Willis-Sørensen: "Arabella is unapologetically herself, and that inspires me.”
25. November 2025
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Few sopranos today command the operatic stage with the technical mastery, emotional depth, and radiant presence of Rachel Willis-Sørensen. To watch her perform is to witness a character come alive, fully embodied and breathtakingly human. Opera, for Willis-Sørensen, is a celebration of the artist being fully themselves, expressing their true voice, and inviting the audience into a shared moment of wonder.
Im Gespräch mit Désirée Nosbusch: "Klassische Musik will nicht erklärt, sie will gespürt werden."
10. Oktober 2025
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©Mathias Bothar
Es gibt Augenblicke, die unser Verhältnis zur klassischen Musik für immer verändern. Für Désirée Nosbusch war es jener Abend in New York, als Leonard Bernstein ihr eine Chopin-Notation auf einem rohen Ei überreichte...
Im Gespräch mit Intendant Ulrich Lenz: "Die Oper geht durch´s Herz in den Kopf!"
02. Oktober 2025
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Ein Gespräch mit Ulrich Lenz, dem Intendanten der Oper Graz, ist eine Einladung, das Musiktheater neu zu denken, jenseits von Konventionen, Klischees und längst ausgetretenen Repertoirepfaden. Mit großer Kenntnis, feiner Beobachtung und spürbarer Leidenschaft spricht er über die Operette als eine Kunstform, die mehr ist als bloße Unterhaltung: eine Bühne für das Menschliche, das Widersprüchliche, das Berührende.
In conversation with Olivia Boen: "For me, singing is like sunlight shining through stained glass"
02. Oktober 2025
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Olivia Boen’s journey into opera feels almost destined; born into a family where music was woven into the very fabric of daily life. With both parents deeply involved in the Lyric Opera of Chicago and grandparents who were music educators, Olivia’s childhood was immersed in a world of sound, artistry, and discipline.
In conversation with Elena Stikhina: "Opera is a once-in-a-lifetime moment.”
22. August 2025
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©Daria Valetova
Soprano Elena Stikhina never set out to become an opera singer in the first place—she didn’t even know the profession existed. Growing up in a small Russian town, she studied piano before discovering her voice at sixteen. That voice, and the fire behind it, would open the doors to the world’s greatest stages. But it’s been anything but easy.
In conversation with Claire Habbershaw: "The magic of classical music is, if you condense it down to two words, "timelessness and relatability".
11. Juli 2025
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©Richard Eccletsone
When Claire Habbershaw started out on her thrilling journey to become an acclaimed accompanist at the age of 17, she did not even know that the world of classical music would become her greatest passion, as it eventually turned out to become her beloved profession. With a quenchless thirst for all things Lied...
Im Gespräch mit Alessandro Praticò: "In der Musik sprechen wir von zeitlosen Gefühlen. Genau deshalb ist kein einziges Werk sinnlos!"
10. Juli 2025
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©Geoffrey Schied
Er ist ein unkonventioneller Künstler. Er ist hinreißend, mitreißend, aber vor allem mit ganzem Herzen dabei: Alessandro Praticò gehört schon jetzt zur neuen Generation Liedbegleiter, die es versteht, mit emotionalen Temperaturen und leidenschaftlicher Verve Klangpoesien voller Magie und Strahlkraft zu kreieren. Entgegen aller Annahmen, er würde als Berufsmusiker das Brot nicht auf den Tisch bringen können...
In conversation with Eleonora Buratto: "Starting a career as an opera singer takes perseverance, study, sacrifice and also luck!"
14. Mai 2025
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©Gianluca Fontana
Eleonora Buratto is the Italian voice if it comes to opera! With her vocal expressiveness, dramatic approach, illuminating shine and in-depth interpretations of her role characters, the Italian soprano has taken international audiences by storm. In her most recent performances of Madame Butterfly in Baden-Baden...
In conversation with Gregory Kunde: "When you enjoy what you do on stage, life is perfect."
06. Mai 2025
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©Sim Cannety Clarke
US-American tenor Gregory Kunde is one of the most fascinating tenors in the world. With his vocal shine, crystal clear top registers and an energy he run rings round the younger generation of singers easily, the 71 year old takes on roles, which are by standards rather performed at an earlier stage of an opera singer´s career.
Im Gespräch mit Fatma Said:" Zwischenmenschlichkeit in der Musik bereichert mich als Künstlerin und erfüllt mein Herz mit Freude."
16. April 2025
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©Simon Fowler
Freundschaften in der Musik sind der ägyptischen Sopranistin Fatma Said immens wichtig. Ein musikalisches Beziehungsfundament ist daher alles, was die sympathische Künstlerin braucht, um Inspiration aus dem Vollen schöpfen zu können. Nicht die große Rollen, nicht die großen Häuser...
In conversation with Claudio Sgura: "Music is life and I thank God for giving me the gift of singing!"
April 2025
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©Marco Boratti
Singing is life and eventually a life-saving gift. When Italian baritone Claudio Sgura started off his professional career as a nurse, singing for his patients to cheer them up and giving them comfort, it was probably not to be foreseen that his mission for doing good eventually would take on a completely different, but ever so rewarding path, leading him into the magical world of opera.
In conversation with Sonya Yoncheva: " If I ever lose my inspiration for creating, it will be my death!"
08. Februar 2025
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©Victor Santiago
Sonya Yoncheva certainly does not have to fear losing her inspiration, as the superstar of opera displays multi-facetted talents in many artistic fields. Just
recently the Bulgarin soprano released a very personal album with artsongs, closely linked to the French feminist George Sand, whom she has been admiring for her free-spirited nature ever since
her early childhood years.
In conversation with Valeria Sepe: The true magic of opera is immortality!
03. Dezember 2024
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©Lorenzo Montanelli
Opera seems to be in her genes, when Italian soprano Valeria Sepe talks about her life on stage, the career path she took, which was a challenging, yet exciting artistic journey. On her recent concert tour, which celebrated the centenary of Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, Valeria Sepe sang alongside world famous tenor Jonas Kaufmann and enchanted audiences throughout Europe...
Im Gespräch mit Andrè Schuen: "Das Lied ist keine distanzierte Poesie. Es bearbeitet reale Gefühle im Leben eines Menschen"
23. Oktober 2024
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©Christoph Köstlin / Deutsche Grammophon
Als umwerfender Liedsänger, versteht es der Südtiroler Bariton Andrè Schuen, sein Publikum mit wahrhaften Emotionen und ungekünstelter Gestaltungsfreiheit tief zu berühren. Ergreifend, packend und von schlichter Schönheit trifft jedes gesungene Wort exakt den richtigen Ton.
Interview with Benjamin Bernheim about crossing borders on his new album Douce France and his most touching stage experience
06. September 2024
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