Ermonela Jaho and Benjamin Bernheim Dazzle at Perelada Festival’s 40th Anniversary

The 40th edition of the Perelada Festival opened with a complex vocal partnership between soprano Ermonela Jaho and tenor Benjamin Bernheim. According to reports from Scherzo, the performance highlighted the technical and stylistic challenges inherent in pairing two prominent operatic voices, emphasizing the nuanced artistic balance required for high-profile festival inaugurations. Vocal Dynamics and Artistic … Read more

Verismo in Spanish Form: Christoph Loy’s ‘El Gato Montés’ in Madrid

How Spanish Verismo Opera Is Reinventing Itself—And Why Christoph Loy’s *El Gato Montés* Is the Next Global Stage Christoph Loy’s 2026 production of *El Gato Montés* at Madrid’s Teatro Real marks a turning point for verismo opera, blending raw Spanish realism with modern staging techniques to attract younger audiences. According to the theater’s artistic director, … Read more