Congratulations to French bass Nathanaël Tavernier on his excellent reviews in Angers Nantes Opéra's production of Hamlet (running until the end of November); later in the year he sings Commendatore/Don Giovanni in Karlsruhe

Marlène Assayag is currently in rehearsal ahead of her debut at the Opéra National de Lorraine in Nancy as La Feé in Cendrillon (from December 15th).

Polly Leech is currently in rehearsal at Dutch National Opera for her role debut as Tisbe in La Cenerentola (opening on December 3rd), directed by Laurent Pelly.

Paul-Antoine Bénos-Djian ends the year with reprise performances in the title role of San Giovanni Battista with Damien Guillon/Le Banquet Céleste (with a recording to follow shortly) and Handel's Teseo at the Opéra de Rennes.