A century-old myth in a new light: Marking the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s birth, Gavin Bryars’ Marilyn Forever explores the psychological depth behind the icon. Premiering at Staatstheater Braunschweig on March 7, 2026, the opera offers a poignant journey between jazz and operatic introspection.
A musical tribute to humanity: Eduard Resatsch transforms Saint-Exupéry’s "The Little Prince" into an orchestral tapestry of light and shadow. Conducted by Oksana Lyniv, Les Visions du Prince will have its world premiere at the Philharmonie de Paris on February 25, 2026.
A sonic refusal and a primal cry: Chaya Czernowin’s NO! is a powerful "Lament for the Innocent". Addressing humanitarian crises with visceral intensity, the work celebrates its French premiere in Paris on February 20, 2026.
Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 10 in the radical reconstruction by Yoel Gamzou. Italian premiere on Feb 13, 2026, in Milan.
Edmund Finnis: The Landscape Wakes. An orchestral poem about the ceaseless awakening of the world. World premiere Feb 6, 2026, in Milwaukee.
World Premiere in Berlin: Eduard Resatsch’s Premonition shatters the silence on January 29th at the Konzerthaus. A powerful musical journey between dreams and reality, conducted by Vladimir Jurowski.
“Music is the language of humanity.” Faithfully following this motto, Dr Peter Hanser-Strecker shaped not only the destiny of the Schott Music publishing house for over half a century but also acted as one of the most influential figures in the international world of music. With his passing on the evening of 22 January 2026, surrounded by his family in Wiesbaden, the cultural world loses a tireless visionary, an understated patron of the arts, and a publisher of the venerable tradition who instinctively knew how to balance courage for innovation with a respect for heritage.
From prodigy to master: Erich Wolfgang Korngold's "Violanta" premieres on January 25, 2026, at the Deutsche Oper Berlin. Experience a psychological drama of revenge and passion, conducted by Sir Donald Runnicles.
Anthony Davis's chamber opera Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote is a binational commission exploring the migrant experience at the U.S.-Mexico border. Based on Duncan Tonatiuh’s award-winning children's book, the opera uses a bilingual animal fable to make themes of hope, exploitation, and family unity musically tangible. The production blends jazz, classical, and Mexican folklore into a contemporary "Animal Farm".
In 2026, we will celebrate the 100th birthday of composer Hans Werner Henze. His well-known Fantasia for Strings is based on a film score he wrote in 1966. Henze composed music for director Volker Schlöndorff that brings to life the depths of the story of Der junge Törless (Young Törless). Henze was a visionary, conductor and cosmopolitan – an artist whose influence extended far beyond his musical scores. To mark the start of the anniversary celebrations in January, Camerata Bern will be performing Fantasia for Strings in its concerts.
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