Upcoming Projects
March 2026
Don Pasquale
Wiener Staatsoper, Vienna, Austria
Staged Revival — March 6-13, 2026 (3 Performances)
Donizetti’s beloved comic opera tells the story of wealthy bachelor Don Pasquale, who attempts to disinherit his nephew Ernesto for refusing an arranged marriage. Ernesto loves the young widow Norina, but his miserly uncle insists he marry for money instead.
When Don Pasquale decides to marry and produce his own heir, his friend Dr. Malatesta devises an ingenious scheme: he presents Norina to Don Pasquale as his demure, convent-raised sister “Sofronia.” The elderly bachelor is immediately smitten and rushes into what he believes is a genuine marriage.
The moment the ceremony ends, the sweet “Sofronia” transforms into an extravagant, sharp-tongued spendthrift who makes Don Pasquale’s life miserable. Desperate to rid himself of his terrible wife, he agrees to let Ernesto marry his beloved Norina—not realising they are one and the same woman. When the deception is finally revealed, Don Pasquale learns a valuable lesson about the follies of an old man pursuing young love, and the young couple wins both his blessing and his fortune.
CAST:
Don Pasquale: Nicola Alaimo
Ernesto: Dmitry Korchak
Dottor Malatesta: Stefan Astakhov
Norina: Pretty Yende
CREATIVE TEAM:
Stage Director: Irina Brook
Conductor: Francesco Ivan Ciampa
Set designer: Noëlle Ginefri Corbel
Costume designer: Sylvie Martin-Hyszka
Lighting designer: Arnaud Jung
Choreographer: Martin Buczkó
Don Pasquale
Wiener Staatsoper, Vienna, Austria
Staged Revival — March 6-13, 2026 (3 Performances)
Duration: 2h 35mins
Donizetti’s beloved comic opera tells the story of wealthy bachelor Don Pasquale, who attempts to disinherit his nephew Ernesto for refusing an arranged marriage. Ernesto loves the young widow Norina, but his miserly uncle insists he marry for money instead.
When Don Pasquale decides to marry and produce his own heir, his friend Dr. Malatesta devises an ingenious scheme: he presents Norina to Don Pasquale as his demure, convent-raised sister “Sofronia.” The elderly bachelor is immediately smitten and rushes into what he believes is a genuine marriage.
The moment the ceremony ends, the sweet “Sofronia” transforms into an extravagant, sharp-tongued spendthrift who makes Don Pasquale’s life miserable. Desperate to rid himself of his terrible wife, he agrees to let Ernesto marry his beloved Norina—not realising they are one and the same woman. When the deception is finally revealed, Don Pasquale learns a valuable lesson about the follies of an old man pursuing young love, and the young couple wins both his blessing and his fortune.
CAST:
Don Pasquale: Nicola Alaimo
Ernesto: Dmitry Korchak
Dottor Malatesta: Stefan Astakhov
Norina: Pretty Yende
CREATIVE TEAM:
Stage Director: Irina Brook
Conductor: Francesco Ivan Ciampa
Set designer: Noëlle Ginefri Corbel
Costume designer: Sylvie Martin-Hyszka
Lighting designer: Arnaud Jung
Choreographer: Martin Buczkó
May 2026
La Cenerentola
Opera Wrocławska, Wrocław, Poland
May 15-17, 2026 (3 Performances)
Duration: 180 min
Italian language with Polish and English subtitles
Rossini’s sparkling operatic retelling of the Cinderella story is a bel canto masterpiece that showcases virtuosic vocal brilliance alongside irresistible comedy. In this beloved work, beautiful melodies cascade through every scene as the humble Angelina (Cinderella) endures the cruelty of her stepfather Don Magnifico and stepsisters Clorinda and Tisbe.
When Prince Ramiro decides to find a bride, he swaps places with his valet Dandini to discover who will love him for himself rather than his title. Meanwhile, his wise tutor Alidoro works behind the scenes to ensure Cinderella can attend the royal ball. At the palace, the prince is captivated by a mysterious beauty who loves not the “prince” but the humble servant she believes him to be. She disappears, leaving only a bracelet as a clue to her identity.
Director Irina Brook brings this timeless fairy tale into a contemporary setting, transforming the allegorical characters into recognizable figures that feel like people we might know—neighbors or faces from the media. The production highlights the work’s exploration of virtue versus vanity, while Rossini’s effervescent score and the characters’ signature arias provide non-stop musical delight.
When the prince finally discovers that the mysterious beauty and the mistreated Cinderella are one and the same, Angelina’s generous spirit shines through—she forgives her cruel family, proving that goodness triumphs over spite.
CREATIVE TEAM:
Conductor: Jerzy Dybał
Direction and staging: Irina Brook
Set design: Noëlle Ginefri Corbel
Costumes: Anna Sekuła
Lighting Direction: Grzegorz Barszczewski
Choreography: Martin Buczko
Assistant director: TBA
Author of the poster: Piotr Olejarz
Angelina: Aleksandra Opał
Don Ramiro: Sebastian Mach*
Dandini:Tomasz Łykowski
Don Magnifico:Jacek Jaskula
Clorinda: Maria Rozynek
Tisbe: Barbara Baginska
Alidoro:Tomasz Rudnicki
Angelina: Aleksandra Opał
Don Ramiro: Paul Zak
Dandini: Lukasz Motkowicz*
Don Magnifico: Mateusz Ługowski*
Clorinda: Hanna Sonsowska-Bill
Tisbe: Jadwiga Postrożna
Alidoro: Jakub Michalski
Angelina: Aleksandra Opał
Don Ramiro: Sebastian Mach*
Dandini: Tomasz Łykowski
Don Magnifico: Jacek Jaskula
Clorinda: Maria Rozynek
Tisbe: Barbara Baginska
Alidoro: Tomasz Rudnicki
La Cenerentola
Opera Wrocławska, Wrocław, Poland
May 15-17, 2026 (3 Performances)
Duration: 180 min
Italian language with Polish and English subtitles
Rossini’s sparkling operatic retelling of the Cinderella story is a bel canto masterpiece that showcases virtuosic vocal brilliance alongside irresistible comedy. In this beloved work, beautiful melodies cascade through every scene as the humble Angelina (Cinderella) endures the cruelty of her stepfather Don Magnifico and stepsisters Clorinda and Tisbe.
When Prince Ramiro decides to find a bride, he swaps places with his valet Dandini to discover who will love him for himself rather than his title. Meanwhile, his wise tutor Alidoro works behind the scenes to ensure Cinderella can attend the royal ball. At the palace, the prince is captivated by a mysterious beauty who loves not the “prince” but the humble servant she believes him to be. She disappears, leaving only a bracelet as a clue to her identity.
Director Irina Brook brings this timeless fairy tale into a contemporary setting, transforming the allegorical characters into recognizable figures that feel like people we might know—neighbors or faces from the media. The production highlights the work’s exploration of virtue versus vanity, while Rossini’s effervescent score and the characters’ signature arias provide non-stop musical delight.
When the prince finally discovers that the mysterious beauty and the mistreated Cinderella are one and the same, Angelina’s generous spirit shines through—she forgives her cruel family, proving that goodness triumphs over spite.