In partnership with the New York Metropolitan Opera, ARTE shows three outstanding productions: Verdi’s “Aida”, Puccinis “Tosca” and “Grounded” of the New York composer Jeanine Tesorie.
Giuseppe Verdi: Aida
New production from the Metropolitan Opera New York
Opera by Giuseppe Verdi, USA 2025, 155 min., First broadcast
Staging: Michael Mayer, musical direction: Yannick Nézet-Séguin, with: Angel Blue (AIDA), Piotr Beczala (Radamès) and Judit Kutasi (Amneris) UA
Online from August 23 on ARTE.TV/ on Saturday, August 23 at 9:45 p.m.
The new staging of the metropolitan opera of the piece “Aida” (1871) by composer Giuseppe Verdi comes up with a star cast: the internationally celebrated soprano Angel Blue Gives her roller end debut as an Ethiopian princess – torn between forbidden love and a sense of duty. Launcher Piotr Beczala Business in the role of the general Radamès. The Canadian Yannick stands at the conductor’s desk of this fairytale new production of Michael Mayer. The spectacular stage design of Christine Jones Diagonated with breathtaking projections and animations directly into the world of monumental pyramids and gilded burial chambers of the ancient Egypt.
Giacomo Puccini: Tosca
From the Metropolitan Opera New York
Opera of Giacomo Puccini, USA 2025, 124 min., First broadcast
Staging: David McVicar, musical direction: Yannick Nézet-Séguin, with: Lise Davidsen (Floria Tosca), Freddie de Tommaso (Mario Cavaradossi), Patrick Carfizzi (Sacristan) and Quinn Kelsey (Scarpia) among other things
Online from August 23 on ARTE.TV/ on Sunday, August 24th at 22.25 on Arte
On the occasion of the death of the great verismo master Giacomo Puccini, who would have turned 100 in 2024, the Met decided to resume the famous opern thriller “Tosca”. Lise Davidsen debuted in the title game of this production. With Freddie De Tommaso As a lover Cavaradossi at her side, she captivates the audience in New York with goosebumps moments – a new dream couple of the opera world was born. In the opulent and faithful work of the Scottish director David McVicar Experience the viewers the Puccini opera emotionally loaded and in detail in detail.
Jeanine Tesori: Grounded
A premiere from the Metropolitan Opera
Opera of Jeanine Tesori, USA 2024, 118 min., First broadcast
Staging: Michael Mayer, musical direction: Yannick Nézet-Séguin, with: Emily d’Angelo (Jess), Ben Bliss (Eric), Greer Grimsley (Commandant), Kyle Miller (Sensor) etc.
Online from August 23 on ARTE.TV/ on Sunday, August 31st on art.tv and at 00.10 on arte
With “Grounded”, the Metropolitan Opera brings current conflicts to the stage from a female perspective. Staged the opera premiere Michael Mayer With high-tech images. The award -winning composer Jeanine treasures gives the music an expressive character with its cross -genre composition. In the leading role of the pilot Jess, the mezzo -soprano impresses Emily D’Angelo. Between moral reflection and torn soldier’s soul, the story is about the combat pilot Jess, who is faced with the incompatible worlds between the military and mother role.