News in April
A vibrant and engaging month lies ahead for Ascolta Artists, with a wide spectrum of performances ranging from sacred masterpieces to opera and contemporary theatre.
At the beginning of April, tenor Conny Thimander appears as the Evangelist in Bach’s Johannespassion with the Orquestra Gulbenkian in Lisbon (April 1 & 2). In this pivotal role, he shapes the narrative with precision and expressive intensity, guiding the audience through the music’s powerful dramatic arc.
News in March
From Copenhagen to Cologne, from Helsinki to Hong Kong, Ascolta Artists are present on some of Europe’s most distinguished stages throughout March 2026.
At Det Kongelige Teater, Sofie Lund performs Norina in Don Pasquale across multiple March dates. Later in the month, Sibylle Glosted appears as Papagena in Papageno og Papagena and Annina in Der Rosenkavalier, continuing a strong presence of our artists at the Royal Danish Theatre.
News in January
The new year opens with an inspiring series of performances, as our artists begin 2026 with orchestral concerts, opera productions, and recordings spanning Denmark, Estonia, Sweden, and beyond.
In Denmark, the year is welcomed in festive spirit with the New Year Concerts of the Randers Kammerorkester, featuring Marlene Metzger and Francine Vis. The concerts take place on January 3, 4, and 11, offering audiences an elegant and joyful musical start to 2026.
News in December
As the concert season moves into the festive period, Ascolta Artists appear in opera productions, holiday concerts, and major oratorio performances throughout December.
The month begins with Canadian baritone Jonah Spungin, who continues his role in Janáček’s The Cunning Little Vixen at Landestheater Detmold. His schedule is particularly rich, with performances in Winterthur, Switzerland on 5, 7, and 10 December, followed by appearances in Detmold on 11, 19, and 26 December. His engagement continues into 2026 with dates in Wolfsburg on 14 and 28 January, as well as further performances on 31 January; 1 and 7 February; 18 March; and 21 May.
News in November
This November features a diverse schedule of performances for Ascolta Artists, with engagements in opera houses, concert halls, and festivals from Spain to Scandinavia.
In Germany, baritone Fabian Düberg continues his season as a member of the Theater Bremen ensemble, performing throughout the 2025/26 season from November through January. Meanwhile, tenor Jonah Spungin takes part in Landestheater Detmold’s productions of Die Zauberflöte, with performances beginning in November and continuing into the new year, including guest appearances in Leverkusen, Minden, and other cities.
News in October
October brings an exciting array of performances for our artists, spanning grand opera premieres, concert appearances, and international collaborations.
The month opened on October 4 at the Staatstheater Darmstadt with Verdi’s Aida — a new production directed by Noa Naamat, featuring Irina Ignata as Amneris.
News in September
October brings an exciting array of performances for our artists, spanning grand opera premieres, concert appearances, and international collaborations.
The month opened on October 4 at the Staatstheater Darmstadt with Verdi’s Aida — a new production directed by Noa Naamat, featuring Irina Ignata as Amneris.
News in August
October brings an exciting array of performances for our artists, spanning grand opera premieres, concert appearances, and international collaborations.
The month opened on October 4 at the Staatstheater Darmstadt with Verdi’s Aida — a new production directed by Noa Naamat, featuring Irina Ignata as Amneris.
News in Februar
February marks another dynamic chapter for Ascolta Artists, with our artists appearing in leading opera houses across Europe in a wide spectrum of repertoire and creative projects.
Fabian Düberg joins the ensemble of Theater Bremen for the 2025/26 season, with performances throughout February as part of his ensemble contract.
Sidsel Eriksen performs the role of Sœur Mathilde in Poulenc’s Dialogues des Carmélites at The Royal Danish Theatre (Det Kongelige Teater), on 8, 18, 21, 24 and 26 February.