Bass YASUSHI HIRANO, who has called Vienna home for many years and can often be heard at the famous Stephansdom (Stephan-Cathedral) in Vienna, will today perform the bass part in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s *Requiem*. Once more working with the Wiener Domorchester and the Vokalensemble St. Stephan under the musical direction of the Cathedral-conductor Markus Landerer. This concert will be repeated Nov 2nd.

Soprano AGNIESZKA HAUZER, a member of the ensemble at Theater Kiel, where she is currently appearing as the acclaimed ELISABETH in Wagner’s *Tannhäuser*, sings alongside two mezzo-soprano colleagues in the staged recital *Die Dinge singen höre ich so gern* (I love to hear the things sing), featuring settings of poems primarily by R. M. Rilke. The programme features works by, amongst others, Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Clara Schumann, Alma Mahler, Arnold Schoenberg and Gustav Mahler.... With this musical and staged evening, Kiel Opera is venturing out of the opera house to other venues around the city as part of its new ‘Oper Surprise’ series. Opera director Anja Kühnhold herself organised the opening event to mark the 100th anniversary of Rilke’s death in 1926. Agniezska Hauzer’s next role debut at the Kiel Theatre: AUNT LYDIA in Poul Ruders | Paul Bentley, adapted from Margaret Atwood’s *The Handmaid’s Tale* Premiere: 13 March 2027

CONGRATULATIONS, JUSTINA VAITKUTE! Following her highly successful performances as TAMERLANO at the International Händel Festival in Karlsruhe and at the Liederhalle in Stuttgart, as IRENE in Handel’s *Atalanta* at the Innsbruck Festival of Early Music, and in the *Concert for the Peace* at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, the young singer from Littau’s success story continues with the SPECIAL PRIZE at the Bibiena Art Festival, where she will give a concert in May 2025.

Mezzosoprano NATHALIE MITTELBACH, a member of the ensemble at Theater Bremen for many years, is making her debut in the role of the GRANDMOTHER in Sebastian Schwab’s family-opera *Räuber Hotzenplotz* (Bandit Hotzenplotz), before making her DEBUT in the title role of Bizet’s CARMEN, December 13th, 2026. Nathalie Mittelbach currently can be seen and heard as the 3rd LADY in Mozart’s *The Magic Flute* and as the TEACHER in Kaija Saariaho’s *Innocence*, a role for which she has received high praise from the press: 🗞️...“The mezzo-soprano NATHALIE MITTELBACH was particularly impressive as the teacher...” 🗞️ “... NATHALIE MITTELBACH was utterly convincing as the Teacher...” 🗞️ “...NATHALIE MITTELBACH.... with a breathtakingly unsettling presence...”

A HAPPY WORLD-OPERA DAY to all people in the theatres On stage, in the pit and behind the scenes. OPERA our profession our passion

Bass YASUSHI HIRANO, who has called Vienna home for many years and can often be heard at the Jesuit Church in Vienna, will today perform the bass part in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s *Missa Brevis*; together with the St Augustin Choir under the baton of guest conductor Andrés Garcia.

In the Kieler Nachrichten series: Celebrity tip: “And what are you listening to this weekend?” Tips from HENDRIK MÜLLER, opera director at the Schleswig-Holstein State Theatre, on what to listen to, read and how to relax; already on his way to the Pfalztheater in Kaiserslautern, where he will be staging R. Strauss’s *Der Rosenkavalier*. Premiere: 5 December 2026 “Finally got some time to relax at the weekend? Time to sit back, pick up a book, listen to your favourite songs, go out? Hendrik Müller is immediately raring to go..... - Sergei Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, 3rd movement, with Martha Argerich conducted by Riccardo Chailly. Hendrik Müller: “Vastness, longing, a ride into the evening sun – and no one plays it better than the magnificent, still-magical Martha.” - *Du hast den Farbfilm vergessen* by Nina Hagen. “That instantly puts me in a good mood – a tribute to an unmistakable voice, full of life and edge.” - Richard Strauss: Four Last Songs – ‘Im Abendrot’ with Dame Felicity Lott, conducted by Neeme Järvi. “The tears that still well up time and time again, even after hearing it a thousand times, are wonderfully cathartic. With Felicity Lott’s passing this year, we have lost one of the greatest opera singers of our time – I am infinitely grateful for how often I was able to see her on stage.” - “A far l’amore comincia tu” by Raffaella Carrà. “It immediately evokes a wonderful, slightly decadent feeling of a summer that’s still pleasantly warm, high above the rooftops of Rome, with an ice-cold glass of white wine in hand—a great remedy for the Nordic winter blues.” - Jacques Offenbach: *Les Contes d’Hoffmann* – Trio “Chère enfant que j’appelle” with Beverly Sills, Patricia Kern, and Norman Treigle, conducted by Julius Rudel. “The power and beauty of this number are compelling arguments for dedicating one’s entire life to something as magnificent as music and opera. And how grateful I am to be able to do just that! And with a little luck, things won’t end as tragically for me as they do for Antonia in this opera… Beverly Sills’s voice touches my very soul in the most wonderful way every time and has been with me ever since I fell in love with singing.” HENDRIK MÜLLER will also be directing an Offenbach opera himself this season: *The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein*, which premieres on January 23, 2027, at the Landestheater Flensburg, where Hendrik Müller will also be directing Janáček’s *Jenůfa*. Your book recommendation for the weekend? Hendrik Müller: Thomas Mann’s novella *Death in Venice* is always worth revisiting to lose yourself in its many references and associations. Or you could choose a shorter read and join Georges Simenon as he descends into ever-deeper psychological abysses in *The Hatter’s Phantoms*. Afterward, the morning sun on the following Monday will seem twice as bright…!”

Bass SUNG HA, a long-standing and highly regarded member of the Mannheim National Theatre ensemble, makes his role debut today as JACOPO FIESCO in the premiere of Verdi’s *Simone Boccanegra*. He is also appearing this season as COLLINE in Puccini’s *La Bohème*, SARASTRO in Mozart’s *The Magic Flute*, ZACCHARIA in Verdi’s *Nabucco* and Dr GRENVILLE in Verdi’s *La Traviata*. Simone Boccanegra: Director: Yona Kim Conductor: Roberto Rizzi Brignoli 9 performances until 19 December 2026 Double cast

Soprano VICTORIA KUNZE, a member of the ensemble at the Stadttheater Bremerhaven, where her roles have included among others Violetta Valery in Verdi’s *La Traviata*, today makes her role debut as MARIE in Smetana’s *The Bartered Bride*. She will also be appearing this season as ANNINA in J. Strauß’s *A Night in Venice* and as IOLE in Handel’s *Hercules*. The Bartered Bride Conductor: Davide Perniceni Director: Sebastian Kranner Performances until 07-01-2027

WELCOME BACK on STAGE, SARA-MARIA SAALMANN. The versatile mezzo-soprano is delighted to return to the stage of the Meiningen State Theatre following her maternity leave, making her role debut in a Baroque opera: as VITIGE, Teodate’s lover and the King’s aide-de-camp in Georg Friedrich Händel’s *Flavio, Re de’ Longobardi*. Furthermore, during the current season she will once again take on the role of PHÈBE in Rameau’s *Castor & Pollux*, as well as making her debut in 4 further roles: as SESTO in Mozart’s *La Clemenza di Tito*, WELLGUNDE in Wagner’s *Das Rheingold*, MEG PAGE in Verdi’s *Falstaff* and as COSIMA in Zierngibl’s world premiere *Der Herzog & ich*. FLAVIO 9 performances until 2 March 2027

Tenor RAFAEL HELBIG-KOSTKA, a member of the ensemble at the Mannheim National Theatre, is one of the three soloists performing in the special concert commemorating the Hungarian Revolution. On 23 October 1956, Hungary rose up against Soviet rule: an uprising that was crushed after thirteen days and drove hundreds of thousands into exile The programme features works by Hungarian composers of the 19th and 20th centuries: from Ferenc Erkel, through Béla Bartók, to György Ligeti and György Kurtág. The evening opens with Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, the sounds of which became the acoustic symbol of a free Hungary in 1956: the ‘Radio of the Revolution’ chose it as its theme tune. On piano: Gábor Bartinai & Luka Hauser Presenter: Eszter Orbán Venue: Werkhaus Lobby

Bass YASUSHI HIRANO, who in his recitals often builds a bridge between Japanese and European culture – particularly that of his adopted home, Austria – makes his debut at the Berlin Philharmonie with Brahms’ *Ein Deutsches Requiem* at the German-Japanese Friendship Concert. The Japan Festival Orchestra will perform under the baton of Yuichi Takubo, accompanied by the Japan Festival Chorus.

London-based countertenor MEILI LI, who last season undertook a highly successful tour with *Les 3 Contre-Ténors* accompanied by the Orchestra of the Château de Versailles in China, is delighted to return to his home-country to portray NIRENO in Handel’s *Giulio Cesare* under the baton of Laurence Cummings at the Beijing Music Festival; where, a few years ago, he created the title role of ORFEO in Fay Kueen Wang’s world premiere of *Orfeo*. In Europe, MEILI LI can currently be seen in the role of MEPHISTOPHILES in A. Schnittke’s *Historia von D. Johann Fausten* at the Meiningen State Theatre. 4 more performances until 27 March 2027

Young tenor SERGEI NIKOLAEV, a member of the ensemble at the Nuremberg State Theatre, is delighted to add another role to his repertoire: WALTER von der VOGELWEIDE in Wagner’s *Tannhäuser*. Furthermore, during the current season, he will make his role debut as BELMONTE in Mozart’s *The Abduction from the Seraglio*, and will once again appear as CONTE ALMAVIVA in *A Case for Figaro*, a children’s adaptation of Rossini’s *Il Barbiere di Siviglia*, as well as embodying ALFREDO in Verdi’s *La Traviata*, a role for which he has been highly praised by the press: 🗞️“.,,,SERGEI NIKOLAEV shines as a phenomenally singing Alfredo...” 🗞️ “... SERGEI NIKOLAEV - a first-rate Verdi tenor...” 🗞️“... SERGEI NIKOLAEV has lyrical gold in his voice...” 🗞️“.,, SERGEI NIKOLAEV with a dark-timbre tenor and a robust upper register...” 🗞️ “... SERGEI NIKOLAEV portrays Alfredo, both vocally and dramatically, with a subtle, never forced intensity....” 🗞️“... SERGEI NIKOLAEV perfectly combines emphasis and vocal control, expression and technique, dynamism and subtlety...” 🗞️“... SERGEI NIKOLAEV portrays a young Alfredo; he never overdoes it, but instead displays an ever-enriching spectrum of colour and emotion...” 🗞️“... SERGEI NIKOLAEV was unquestionably convincing; both as a singer and an actor...” Tannhäuser: Conductor: Roland Böer Director: Barbora Horáková Joly 5 performances until 29 November 2026

Stage Director HENDRIK MÜLLER returns to the Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern / Germany, where he already staged highly successfully Verdi's *Don Carlo*, to put his first DER ROSENKAVALIER on stage,; together with Marc Weeger / Sets and Katharina Weissenborn / Costumes, with whom HENDRIK MÜLLER works frequently. Conductor of the Richard Strauss work will be Daniele Squeo. 6 Performances until 06-02-2027 in Kaiserslautern & 15-01-27 & 17-01-27 in the Pfalzbau Ludwigshafen

Young soprano LENA GEIGER, who has already given a highly acclaimed performance as AGATHE in *Der Freischütz in 5 Dimensions or the Magic Bullets* with music by C.M. von Weber at the Cologne Children’s Opera / Opera Cologne is delighted to take on her second role, QUEEN ELISABETH FROM THE SOUTH in Philipp Matthias Kaufmann’s opera for all people from 6, world-premiered in 2026, *Der König verschenkt was* (The King is giving away, what he has) in the brand-new stage of the Cologne Children’s Opera at the reopened Cologne Opera. Der Königin verschenkt was Libretto by Martin Baltscheit Commissioned by the Cologne Children’s Opera Suitable for ages 6 and over Conductor: Rainer Mühlbach Director: Britta Gillessen Performances until 2 January 2027 Double casting

Charakter & Spieltenor RALF RACHBAUER returns to the stage of Theater Bonn, where he is a member of the ensemble in the part of ABDALLO in Verdi's *Nabucco*. Furthermore, he can be heard and seen in Bonn as POSTILLION in Puccini’s *La Fanciulla del West*. 1st JOURNALIST and SUICIDE in Wilhelm Zobel’s *Der Weltuntergang*, as well as in the roles of the 1st GUARD and 2nd PRIEST & MONOSTATOS in Mozart’s *Die Zauberflöte*, PARPIGNOL in Puccini’s *La Bohème* and at the AIDS Gala. MONOSTATOS as well as the CIRCUS DIRECTOR in Smetana's *The Bartered Bride* will also lead him to Oper Köln. Nabucco Director: Roland Schwab Conductor: Will Humburg Performanaces until 29-11-2026 06-11-2026 with Star-Soprano ANNA NETREBKO as Abigaille

Following his resounding success in the title role of Verdi’s *Rigoletto*, SEYMUR KARIMOV is looking forward to another exciting title role: *Król Roger* by Karol Szymanowski. Furthermore, the singer – a long-standing and highly regarded member of the Regensburg State Theatre – will appear as BARON MIETEK OGINSKY in Beer’s operetta *Polish Wedding*, as well as in the *Balcony Singing* performance.

Baritone SEYMUR KARIMOV, a long-standing and highly regarded member of the Regensburg Theatre company, is delighted to be reprising the title role in Verdi’s *Rigoletto* from today, a performance for which he has been frenetically acclaimed by the press: 🗞️“.... SEYMUR KARIMOV shines in the title role of *RIGOLETTO* thanks to his gripping stage presence, powerful projection and precise intonation, as well as his expressiveness and clear articulation of the Italian text...” 🗞️ “...Vocally, too, the evening is a success, as SEYMUR KARIMOV demonstrates impressive stature in the title role of RIGOLETTO. The Azerbaijani baritone delivers a powerful performance, yet remains vulnerable and touching. A powerful character portrayal...” 🗞️ “.... SEYMUR KARIMOV guides his melodious baritone through the emotional depths and vocal registers of this man straddling two worlds as if it were the easiest thing in the world. He skilfully allows the classic court jester to shine through time and again, at times reminiscent of Christopher Waltz’s ironic facial expressions....” Conductor: Lucia Birzer Director: Carlos Wagner 11 performances until 27 April 2027

Baritone PETER SCHÖNE, now a specialist in contemporary music and the portrayal of complex roles – such as *Der Doppelgänger* by Lucia Roncetti, which he has performed at the Lucerne Festival and the SWR Festival in Schwetzingen, amongst others – is now adding another such role to his repertoire: DANTE in the German premiere of *Il Viaggio, Dante* by Pascal Dusapin, in whose opera *Macbeth Underworld* he had previously taken on the title role of MACBETH at the Saarländisches Staatstheater in Saarbrücken; acclaimed by the press: 🗞️‘...PETER SCHÖNE, as Macbeth, builds his baritone voice over the course of the evening into a triumphant, yet ultimately futile, struggle against fate and his own misdeeds...’ 🗞️"... PETER SCHÖNE and ... dominate the stage. PETER SCHÖNE embodies the title character with a power and fragility at the same time, torn between the pursuit of power and self-doubt – an incarnation of contradictions. His versatility, both vocally and in his acting, provides the audience with some of the evening’s highlights..." Il VIAGGIO, DANTE Commissioned by the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence and L’Opéra national de Paris, in co-production with L’Opéra national de Paris, the Hanover State Opera and Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg Conductor: Roland Kluttig Director: Claus Guth 6 Performances until 22-11-2026 + 21-05-27 & 23-05-27 in Luxembourg

The young soprano SARA de FRANCO, who took her first steps on stage in musicals before studying opera singing in Freiburg, is delighted to be returning to a musical again, to make her debut in Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s *Sunset Boulevard* as BETTY SCHAEFER. The young singer already has demonstrated her affinity for and her skills in the musical-genre at the season opening of the Karlsruhe State Theatre, where she performed compositions by Sondheim and Kurt Weill, amongst others. Furthermore, in the 26/27 season – in which Sara de Franco is a member of the ensemble at the Karlsruhe State Theatre – the young soprano will make her debut as JULIETTE in Korngold’s *Die tote Stadt*, as SUOR DOLCINA in Puccini’s *Il Trittico* and as EURYDICE in *Orpheus and the Magic Harp* with music by Gluck, Handel, Mozart, Offenbach and others. In addition, she will also be appearing as SANDMÄNNCHEN and TAUMÄNNCHEN in Humperdinck’s *Hänsel & Gretel*, POLYMNIE in Rameau’s *Les Boréades* and IDA in J. Strauss’s *Die Fledermaus*.

Young soprano EKATERINA SOLUNYA, a member of the ensemble at Graz Opera, is looking forward to the small but lovely role of Mrs HARPER in Kurt Weill’s *Tom Sawyer*. In addition, the young artist is set to make her debuts during the 2026/27 season as MUSETTA in Puccini’s *La Bohème*, the 2nd ELF in Dvořák’s *Rusalka* and the 4th MAID in R. Strauss’s *Elektra*. She will also be appearing once again as DESPINA in Mozart’s *Così fan tutte*. *Tom Sawyer* is a co-production with the Komische Oper Berlin.

CONGRATULATIONS to young Ukrainian coloratura soprano EVELINA LIUBONKO on winning the 2nd PRIZE and the AUDIENCE AWARD at the *International Singing Competition Tomasso Traetta* in Bitonto, Italy. Following the *Hyundai Special Jury Prize* at the *International Sumi Jo Vocal Competition* in France, and winning the role of Lindora in Niccolò Piccini’s *Le Donne Vendicate* at the *Barocco Europeo Competition* – with a performance of the production during the *Festival Faro della Musica Trieste* and a TV recording of the production – the young singer can celebrate three competition successes within just a few months. Congratulations!

The shortlist of NOMINEES for the 2026 International Opera Awards are revealed: In the category *Best CD Recording of a Complete Opera* has been nominated: *The First Child* – featuring countertenor ERIC JURENAS as the NURSE (Man), with music and libretto by Donnecha Dennehy & Enda Walsh A live recording of the Irish National Opera’s production. And we’re also keeping our fingers crossed for the Hamburg State Opera, nominated for *Best Opera House*, where ERIC JURENAS appeared last season as TUCKEY in Olga Neuwirth’s *Monster’s Paradise*, and to which he will return also in the coming seasons. NOMINATED CD RECORDINGS / COMPLETE OPERAS - Barber: *Vanessa* (National Symphony Orchestra, CD) - De Hartmann: *Esther* (Pentatone, CD) - Dennehy: *The First Child* (Signum, CD) - Giordano: *Marina* (Decca, CD) - Handel: *Giulio Cesare* (Naxos, DVD) - Smetana: *The Two Widows* (Naxos, CD) - Traetta: *Ifigenia in Tauride* (Aparté, CD) - Weill: *Love Life* (Capriccio, CD)

Tenor ANDRÉ POST is looking forward to his first musical role: the film producer Mr SHELDRAKE in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s *Sunset Boulevard* at the Badisches Staatstheater in Karlsruhe. He has previously appeared in concert performances of musicals as Jean Valjean in Claude-Michel Schönberg’s *Les Misérables* in the Netherlands, where he has also performed in numerous oratorio concerts, including at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, De Doelen in Rotterdam, Oosterpoort in Groningen and the Groote Kerk in The Hague, often in the presence of the former Queen of the Netherlands, Beatrix. He has also given concerts at the Munich Philharmonie, Bozar in Brussels and on a tour of Italy, including at the Sala Santa Cecilia in Rome. His operatic repertoire includes, amongst others, Belmonte in Mozart’s *The Abduction from the Seraglio* and Tamino in *The Magic Flute*; Pang in Puccini’s *Turandot*, Victorin in Korngold’s *Die Tote Stadt*, a role he performed at the Opéra de Nancy, and Vogelsang in Wagner’s *Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg*, a role in which he appeared at the Gran Théâtre de Genève and the Aalto Musiktheater in Essen. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Bass-Bariton NICO WOUTERSE, langjähriges Ensemblemitglied am Theater Koblenz gibt sein Rollen-Debüts, bzw. seine Rollen-Debüts als LINDORF, COPPELIUS, Dr. MIRACLE, DAPERTUTTO in Offenbach's *Les Contes d'Hoffmann*. Ferner wird er 26/27 sein Rollendebüt als OCHS VON LERCHENAU in R. Strauss' *Der Rosenkavalier* geben und als SHAuNARD in Puccini's *La Bohème* zu erleben sein. Les Contes d'Hoffmann: Performances until 22-11-2026 Conductor: Sejoon Park Director: Anja Nicklich

RALF RACHBAUER, a leading tenor and member of the ensemble at Theater Bonn, makes his debut in the role of the POSTILLION in Puccini’s *La Fanciulla del West*. He will also make his debut in Bonn on 26th and 27th in the roles of the 1st JOURNALIST and SUICIDE in Wilhelm Zobel’s *Der Weltuntergang*, as well as in the roles of the 1st GUARD and 2nd PRIEST in Mozart’s *Die Zauberflöte*, PARPIGNOL in Puccini’s *La Bohème* and at the AIDS Gala.

Baritone BENJAMIN RUSSELL, who will be a new ENSEMBLE MEMBER at the Staatstheater Darmstadt from the 2026/27 season, makes his role debut today as MATTHIEU in Giordano’s *Andrea Chénier*. Another exciting role debut awaits him at the end of the season: BECKMESSER in Wagner’s *Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg* at the Longborough Festival Opera. In Darmstadt, he is currently also appearing on stage as SILVIO in Leoncavallo’s *Pagliacci* and PAPAGENO in Mozart’s *The Magic Flute*. Andrea Chenier: Co-production with the Deutsche Oper Berlin 6 performances until 20 December 2026 Conductor: Daniel Cohen Director: John Dew Set design: Peter Sykora Costume design: José-Manuel Vázquez

Bass YASUSHI HIRANO, based in Vienna for many years now, is always delighted to return to his home-country Japan tp perform operas and concerts. Also today for Beethoven’s *9th Symphony*, which he will be singing in numerous concerts in Japan during the 26/27 season, including at several concert halls in Tokyo, in Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Saitama, and in a closing concert featuring 10,000 choristers; always with the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra. Another special concert highlight of the season in Japan will be Verdi’s *Messa da Requiem* with the Sapporo Symphony Orchestra at the Kitara Concert Hall, conducted by Elias Grandy. 9th Symphony, 03.10.26 PROGRAMME: Part 1: Yutaka Sado & Masashi Sada special stage Part 2: Beethoven, Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, 4th movement: Presto Yutaka Sado, conductor Masashi Sada, special guest Yurie Takano, soprano Megumi Siozaki, alto Naoki Miyasato, tenor Yasushi Hirano, bass Triphony Hall Arts Festival Commemorative Choir New Japan Philharmonic

MERCY MALIELOA, a member of the ensemble at the Aalto Music-Theater Essen, opens her new season as the VOICE OF SERAPHISE in Richard Strauss’s *Das Wunder der Heliane*. In addition, she will also appear in 2026/27 in the following productions and roles: - MUSETTA in Puccini’s *La Bohème* - MARIE in Lortzig’s comic opera *Zar und Zimmermann* - HOPE HARCOURT in Cole Porter’s musical *Anything Goes* - PEPI PLEININGER in J. Strauß’s famous operetta *Wiener Blut* - SOPRANO in 2 concerts named *Primavera – A Musical Spring Greeting* & - SOPRANO in *Ruhrepos 2.0 27* with music by Kurt Weill and texts drawn from literature, everyday culture and memory, compiled by Gordon Kampe, Patricia Knebel and Georg Rootering

ZACHARIAS GALAVIZ GUERRA starts the New Season 26/27 with a WORLD-PREMIERE: Alexander Schweiß's adventure-opera *Trip to the Moon* after Jules Vernes Novel, in which the young baritone, member of the Opera-Studio at Nationaltheater Mannheim, will overtakte the parts of the CAPTAIN BLOMSBERRY / WHALE / TEXAS BOY & MOON KING. Furthermore, he will appear in 26/27 as HERMANN & SCHELMIL in Offenbach's *Les Contes d'Hoffmann*, as SHAUNARD in Puccini's *La Bohème*, as LORD GUGLIELMO CECIL in Donizetti's *Maria Stuarda*, CAPTAIN of the RACHERS in Verdi's *Simone Boccanegra*, BATONE in Verdi's *La Traviata*, 2. GRALSRITTER in Wagner's *Parsifal* and in the concert "Sound of the Highlands*. In addition, he is guesting at the Karlsruhe State Theatre as CONTE CEPRANO in Verdi's *Rigoletto*.