Kurtág centenary celebrations continue with superbly performed revival of an unqualified masterpiece

FranceFrance Illès, Mundry, Feierabend, and Kurtág: Anu Komsi (soprano), Hélène Fauchère (mezzo-soprano), Emmanuelle Ophèle (flute), Carlo Laurenzi, Augustin Müller (IRCAM electronics), Sylvain Cadars (IRCAM sound diffusion), Ensemble intercontemporain / Pierre Bleuse (conductor). Salle des concerts, Cité de la musique, Paris, 5.6.2026. (MB)

Hélène Fauchère (mezzo-soprano) with Ensemble intercontemporain and conductor Pierre Bleuse © Anne-Elise Grosbois

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The movement of Preljocaj’s time-defying production intensifies the emotional impact of Lully’s Atys

FranceFrance Lully, Atys: Soloists, Ballet Preljocaj, Leonardo Santini Dancers, Chœur de l’Opéra Royal, Cappella Mediterranea / Leonardo García-Alarcón (conductor). Opéra Royal, Château de Versailles, 25.1.2026. (RP)

Giuseppina Bridelli (centre, Cybèle) © OR/Baptiste Lacaze

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La Maestra International Competition for Women Conductors – 4th Edition – 23 to 28 February 2026

4th Edition of the biennial Maestra International Competition for Women Conductors – February 23–28, 2026

In 2020 the Paris Mozart Orchestra and the Philharmonie de Paris joined forces to create La Maestra International Competition for Women Conductors, to be held biennially at the Philharmonie de Paris. The competition is complemented by an Academy providing professional guidance and support to the laureates over a two-year period.

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