Adriana González & Freddie De Tommaso
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Freddie De Tommaso is a young British tenor whose stratospheric rise in the opera world has caught the attention of music lovers worldwide. This native Italian seems to have opera in his blood. With his powerful voice and warm timbre, he effortlessly captures the essence of verismo, which demands both technical skill and emotional expression. His studies at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London and his appearances on international stages have shaped this young talent into a particularly promising artist. He has swiftly made a name for himself, notably by winning the prestigious Plácido Domingo prize in the Operalia World Opera Competition in 2021, which was the catalyst for worldwide recognition. Tonight, he will share the stage with Guatemalan soprano Adrianna González for what promises to be a rare blend of talents.
Program and cast
Adriana González | soprano
Freddie De Tommaso | tenor
Opéra de Toulon Orchestra
Victorien Vanoosten | direction
Puccini « Recondita armonia », excerpt from Tosca
Cilea « Io son l'umile ancella », « L'anima ho stanca », excerpts from Adriana Lecouvreur
Puccini « Un bel di vedremo » , excerpt from Madame Butterfly
Ponchielli « Cielo e mar! », excerpt from La Gioconda
Verdi « Già nella notte densa », excerpt from Otello
Charpentier « Depuis le jour », excerpt from Louise
Massenet « Pourquoi me réveiller ? », excerpt from Werther
Bizet « Parle-moi de ma mère », excerpt from Carmen
Puccini « Signore, Ascolta! », « Non piangere, Liù », excerpts from Turandot
Mascagni « Bel cavalier... Suzel buon di... tutto tace », excerpt from L’Amico Fritz
Théâtre des Champs-Élysées
The Théâtre des Champs- Elysées is undoubtedly one of the finest venues in Paris . Built in 1913 , it has the distinction of having been designed by a group of artists architects Henry Van de Velde and Auguste Perret , the painter and sculptor Antoine Bourdelle , the painter Maurice Denis , and the crystal- René Lalique to do mention the main ones . He was the first Parisian theater to be built entirely of reinforced concrete.
Restoration of the Great Hall devoted to operatic performances , symphony concerts and dance was decided in 1985. Two years later , on 23 September 1987, the theater reopened its doors , completely renovated. Fifteen years after this important work it was decided to undertake a new renovation campaign , but to prevent the complete closure of the theater for an entire season , work is now carried by step during the summer . Then it is to replace aging equipment , to remedy wear certain parts of the theater and improve spectator comfort and artists during their visit . Thus in recent years, including the work involved the renovation of marble facade, replacing the carpet in the room with wooden floors , installation of a new fully decorated wooden concert to a significant improvement of acoustics, the orchestra pit and stage below .
The Théâtre des Champs- Elysées is now a modern working tool receiving each year nearly 300,000 spectators and a few thousands of artists and collaborators.
The Théâtre des Champs- Elysées , the jewel of French architecture of the twentieth century, was in 1953 one of the first buildings of contemporary architectural heritage to be classified as historic monuments . Since 1970 the Caisse des Dépôts owns the entire building 15 avenue Montaigne and principal patron of the theater.
For over a century, Théâtre des Champs-Elysées has been the place where the most celebrated artists have come to make their names in Paris. The world’s finest orchestras and world-class soloists have always been a fixture at the Theatre. Théâtre des Champs-Elysées presents more than 200 concerts each year and is renowned for its outstanding performances of all genres, from classical music concerts and staged opera to contemporary dance and jazz.
How to reach us:
Subway: Alma-Marceau (line 9), Franklin D.Roosevelt (line 1), Pont de l’Alma (RER line C)
Bus: n° 42, 63, 72, 80, 92
Taxi station: Place de l’Alma, corner of avenue George V
Car park: Alma George V. The entrance is in front of n° 19, avenue George V
Fixed rate depending on the length of the performance. Payment upon entering.