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L'Heure espagnole & Gianni Schicchi
Enjoy a thrilling operatic double bill — Ravel's L’Heure espagnole, performed during the year of Ravel's 150th birthday anniversary, and Puccini's Gianni Schicchi — by award-winning duo Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier at the magnificent Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía, Valencia! The star-studded cast features renowned mezzo-soprano Eve-Maud Hubeaux and soprano Marina Monzó, as well as acclaimed baritone Ambrogio Maestri and tenor Iván Ayón Rivas, performing under the masterful baton of Michele Spotti.
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This entry refers to a future event or a planned production, as a specific release date in 2025 is indicated but no details about the operas themselves or their staging have been publicly confirmed. 'L'Heure espagnole' is a comic opera by Maurice Ravel, and 'Gianni Schicchi' is a comic opera by Giacomo Puccini, often performed together as they are both one-act works with comedic plots. The details of this specific 2025 production are not yet available.
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Fun Fact
The pairing of Ravel's 'L'Heure espagnole' and Puccini's 'Gianni Schicchi' is a popular choice for opera companies due to their similar one-act, comedic nature, allowing for a full evening's entertainment with contrasting musical styles.
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