A special moment of exchange between two generations of conductors from the AMC.

@danielerustioni joined a rehearsal of @yutakasado_official , who is currently preparing Te Deum with the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra in Bucharest. A valuable opportunity to share ideas, experiences and musical perspectives between two artists united by great mutual respect and passion for music.

Together with them also our Senior Director Conductors Ettore Volontieri.

@michelemariotticonductor returns to the podium of the @opera_roma with Rossini’s Tancredi.

On stage, the Orchestra e Coro del Teatro dell’Opera di Roma bring depth and cohesion to the production, working alongside a cast of distinguished soloists.

The staging by Emma Dante offers a contemporary visual perspective, aligned with the libretto by Gaetano Rossi, inspired by Voltaire.

The performances take place at Teatro Costanzi, with the premiere on May 19 at 8:00 PM, followed by additional dates on May 22 at 8:00 PM, May 24 at 4:30 PM, May 26 at 8:00 PM, and May 29 at 6:00 PM 📍🗓️

A significant opportunity to experience one of Rossini’s most compelling operas through a thoughtful musical and theatrical approach.

Ph: Fabrizio Sansoni

Dmitry Matvienko leads the joined by the Tivoli Copenhagen Philharmonic in a concert conceived for The Daphne Awards gala ceremony, shaping the evening with clarity, energy, and musical focus. His direction connects each work while maintaining balance across contrasting styles.

At the piano, Lang Lang brings his distinctive sound to one of the most celebrated concertos in the repertoire 🎹

The program spans different musical worlds: Bernstein’s Overture to Candide, Gade’s Tango Jalousie, Márquez’s Danzón No. 2, and Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18.

The performance will take place at Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen, on May 14th at 7:30pm.

Ph: ⒸTokyo Symphony Orchestra

@danielerustioni makes his debut at the @wienerstaatsoper conducting a new production of Bizet’s Les pêcheurs de perles, premiering on 14 May 2026.

One of the most poetic and atmospheric works of French opera, Les pêcheurs de perles explores friendship, love and sacrifice through Bizet’s luminous orchestral writing and some of his most memorable melodies. Rustioni leads an outstanding cast featuring Juan Diego Flórez, Ludovic Tézier and Kristina Mkhitaryan in a new staging by Ersan Mondtag.

This important debut marks another significant milestone in Rustioni’s international operatic career, bringing him for the first time to one of the world’s most prestigious opera houses.

Tonight Nicolò Foron conducts the Ensemble Modern in a program dedicated to two works by Hannah Kendall—Shouting forever into the receiver (2022) and Even sweetness can scratch the throat (2023)—offering a focused exploration of recent musical language. The composer will be present, contributing to a direct encounter with her work. The concert is part of the Happy New Ears series 2025/2026, a collaboration between Ensemble Modern, Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts and Frankfurt Opera, with moderation by Paul Cannon.

The performance will take place on May 13th at 7:30pm at HfMDK Frankfurt, Great Hall. An opportunity to engage directly with contemporary repertoire in a clear and dynamic setting 🎶

PH: Jana Stein

Happy Birthday @yutakasado_official !!

It is a true pleasure for us to work with such a wonderful musician and person. Maestro Sado’s passion, generosity and dedication to music continue to leave a lasting impression on audiences and colleagues around the world.

We are grateful to have him as part of the AMC family and we warmly wish him many years filled with happiness, good health, inspiration and many beautiful moments both on and off the podium.

#AMCartists

@alessandrobonato makes his debut with the @orchestre_phil_montecarlo for a special concert dedicated to the winner of the 2025 Premio Paganini Competition, taking place on 13 May 2026 at the historic Salle Garnier – Opéra de Monte-Carlo.

Joined by violinist Haozhe Zhang, the newly crowned Premio Paganini laureate, Bonato leads a programme that celebrates Italian virtuosity and symphonic brilliance, pairing Paganini’s Violin Concerto No. 1 with Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4 “Italian”.

📍 Salle Garnier – Opéra de Monte-Carlo
🗓 13 May 2026 | 20:00

Jérémie Rhorer conducts Giuseppe Verdi’s Stiffelio at the Theater an der Wien in a new production running in May 2026.

A rarely performed work from Verdi’s middle period, Stiffelio is a powerful drama of love, betrayal and forgiveness. With its emotional intensity and strikingly modern psychological depth, the opera reveals a composer already moving toward the great masterpieces that would soon follow. Under Rhorer’s direction, this rediscovered score returns to the stage with renewed dramatic force.

The production is staged by Vasily Barkhatov, with performances beginning on 13 May 2026 at the historic Viennese opera house.

📍 Theater an der Wien, Vienna
🗓 From 13 May 2026
#AMCartists

In this Q&A, conductor Ustina Dubitsky and director Lilli Fischer talk about their approach to Gianni Schicchi — from Puccini’s sparkling score to the biting comedy and chaos of family, greed, and inheritance.

Missed this performance? There are still few chances to experience Gianni Schicchi at Theater Winterthur on 10 and 13 May 2026.

@operzuerich @udubitsk

Dear Michele, happy birthday from the entire AMC team!!! We are very proud of you—always growing and helping every artistic project you take on to grow as well. Thank you for your trust, and here’s to celebrating a wonderful new year full of success!