News October
October is a busy month for the artists on the Ascolta Artists roster, with engagements spanning Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Slovakia, Canada and Portugal, from opera and orchestral concerts to contemporary works and new productions.
The month begins with Gustav Wenzel Most, who performs in Haydn’s The Creation at Helsingør Cathedral on 4 October. Later in the month, he returns to the concert platform for Oskar Lindberg’s Requiem at Sankt Andreas Kyrka in Malmö on 17 October, followed by Mendelssohn’s Paulus with Københavns Kantatekor on 25 and 28 October.
News September
The 2026/27 season is getting underway, with September bringing a rich mix of opera, orchestral repertoire and concert performances for Ascolta Artists across Denmark and Germany.
The season opens in Denmark with a number of major concert performances. On 5 September, soprano Frederikke Kampmann appears with Danish Chamber Orchestra in Mozart’s celebrated Mass in C minor. Sofie Elkjær Jensen continues her September engagements with Copenhagen Phil, performing Benjamin Britten’s powerful War Requiem on 11 and 12 September
News August
With the summer season in full swing, Ascolta Artists continue to share their artistry in opera houses, festivals, and concert halls across Northern Europe throughout August.
The month begins with baritone Teit Kanstrup, who opens a new series of performances as Günther in Peter Bruun’s Erna og kroen at Hotel Pro Forma. Performances continue throughout August and September.
On 7 August, soprano Sidsel Eriksen joins the Royal Danish Theatre’s Summer Concerts…
News July
Summer continues with an exciting array of festival appearances, opera premieres, and concert performances for Ascolta Artists. Throughout July, our artists take the stage at some of the season’s most distinguished festivals and opera houses, bringing a rich variety of repertoire to audiences.
The month opens with soprano Johanna Nylund, who returns to the Savonlinna Opera Festival in Finland as the Countess in Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro. Set in the spectacular medieval Olavinlinna Castle, the festival remains one of Europe’s most prestigious summer opera events. Performances take place on 3, 13, 16, 20 July.
News in June
From Rossini and Mozart to Verdi and Puccini, June presents a diverse selection of repertoire for Ascolta Artists singers, with performances in Germany, Denmark, and Poland.
Mezzo-soprano Clàudia Ribas takes on the title role in Rossini’s Tancredi at Oper Frankfurt. One of the composer’s most celebrated opera seria works, Tancredi offers its leading artist the opportunity to combine bel canto virtuosity with profound dramatic expression. Performances take place on 7, 11, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26, and 28 June.
News in May
May opens with a series of appearances that place Ascolta Artists on both opera and concert stages throughout the month.
Tenor Fabian Düberg remains in residence at Theater Bremen as part of his ensemble engagement for the 2025/26 season, continuing his work with the company into the summer period.
On May 10, Jens Søndergaard appears in a Promenade Concert with Ensemble Esbjerg, in a format that brings performers and audience into close connection.
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.