Mahler Symphony No. 4 & Strauss: Tod und Verklärung – Royal Danish Opera
2025-09-05 19:30 UTC | Copenhagen Opera House, Ekvipagemestervej 10, Copenhagen, 1438, Denmark
Principal Conductor Marie Jacquot opens the Royal Danish Orchestra’s 2025–26 symphonic season with two luminous masterworks by Richard Strauss and Gustav Mahler, exploring the profound themes of life, death, and transcendence.
The program begins with Strauss’s Tod und Verklärung, a moving portrayal of an artist’s final moments—his pain, memories, and ultimate release into eternal peace—set to music of sublime power and beauty.
Following this, Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 4 takes listeners on a journey from earthly concerns to heavenly serenity. Its final movement, Das himmlische Leben, sung by soprano Emily Pogorelc, offers a radiant vision of the afterlife through a child’s eyes—filled with joy, innocence, and wonder.
Emily Pogorelc, who captivated Danish audiences in the Royal Danish Opera’s 2023 production of La clemenza di Tito, returns to Copenhagen to lend her voice to Mahler’s poetic masterpiece.
Program:• Richard Strauss – Tod und Verklärung• Gustav Mahler – Symphony No. 4 (Das himmlische Leben performed in German with Danish surtitles)
Performers:• Emily Pogorelc – soprano• Marie Jacquot – conductor• The Royal Danish Orchestra

Sophie in Der Rosenkavalier at Opernhaus Zürich (House Debut/Role Debut)
2025-09-21 17:00, 2025-09-26 18:00, 2025-10-01 18:00, 2025-10-05 17:00, 2025-10-14 16:00, 2025-10-17 18:00, 2025-10-21 18:00, 2025-10-26 14:00 | Zürich Opera House, Falkenstrasse 1, Zürich, 8001, Switzerland
Emily Pogorelc makes her role debut as Sophie in a brand-new production of Richard Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier at Opernhaus Zürich. This beloved opera blends romance, comedy, and a touch of melancholy in a richly detailed world inspired by Rococo Vienna.
The story follows the Marschallin, a noblewoman who gracefully lets go of her young lover Octavian as he falls in love with Sophie, the spirited daughter of a rising bourgeois family. With its sweeping melodies and emotional depth, Strauss’s score captures everything from lush grandeur to quiet heartbreak.
This new staging, directed by Lydia Steier and brought to life through the striking aesthetic vision of Austrian artist Gottfried Helnwein, promises a fresh and visually arresting take on the classic.
Joining Emily on stage are Diana Damrau as the Marschallin, Angela Brower as Octavian, and Günther Groissböck as Baron Ochs. The production is conducted by Joana Mallwitz, General Music Director of the Konzerthaus Berlin, leading the acclaimed Orchester der Oper Zürich.

Team:
Conductor: Joana Mallwitz
Director: Lydia Steier
Choreography: Tabatha McFadyen
Stage design: Gottfried Helnwein
Light design: Elana Siberski
Video design: Tabea Rothfuchs
Dramaturgy: Kathrin Brunner
Orchestra: Orchestre de l’Opéra de Zurich
Chorus: Chor der Oper Zürich
Chorus Master: Klaas-Jan de Groot
Children’s Chorus: Kinderchor der Oper Zürich
Cast:
Die Feldmarschallin Fürstin Werdenberg: Diana Damrau
Der Baron Ochs auf Lerchenau: Günther Groissböck
Octavian: Angela Brower
Herr von Faninal: Bo Skovhus
Sophie von Faninal: Emily Pogorelc
Jungfer Marianne Leitmetzerin: Christiane Kohl
Valzacchi: Nathan Haller
Annina: Irène Friedli
Der Haushofmeister bei der Feldmarschallin: Johan Krogius
Der Haushofmeister bei Faninal: TBA
Ein Italianischer Sänger: Omer Kobiljak
Ein Notar: Maximilian Bell
Eine Modistin: Rebeca Olvera
Ein Polizeikommissar: Stanislav Vorobyov
Ein Wirt: Johan Krogius

Masters of the Waltz: Concert with Manfred Honeck and Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
2025-10-09 18:00, 2025-10-11 15:00 | The Main Hall at Konserthuset Stockholm, Hötorget 8, Stockholm, 103 87, Sweden
When it comes to festivity and elegance in the world of music, few names shine brighter than Johann Strauss II. This year marks the 200th anniversary of his birth – celebrated with a concert brimming with sparkling waltzes and whirling polkas.
But Johann Strauss II was not alone in putting the waltz on the map. The programme also features works by other masters of the genre – including Franz Lehár and Franz von Suppè. Making her Konserthuset debut is internationally acclaimed American soprano Emily Pogorelc, performing operetta gems. A golden age in Vienna comes to life – almost like a Viennese New Year’s concert in the autumn darkness.
Frivolous and superficial? Not quite – this music demands great care and finesse to truly soar. The Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra is led by a connoisseur of the genre: Austrian conductor Manfred Honeck, who grew up with these Viennese delicacies. His early years as a violist with the Vienna Philharmonic have deeply influenced his work as a conductor and his ability to uncover the music’s deeper layers.
Manfred Honeck conductor
Emily Pogorelc soprano
Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra

Nannetta in Verdi's Falstaff at Wiener Staatsoper (House and Role Debut)
2025-11-08 19:00, 2025-11-11 19:00, 2025-11-14 19:00, 2025-11-17 19:00 | Vienna State Opera, Opernring 2, Vienna, 1010, Austria
Giuseppe Verdi’s final opera Falstaff is a sparkling comedy about love, mischief, and the art of outwitting a rogue. Based on Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor, this fast-paced and witty masterpiece follows the aging, boastful Sir John Falstaff as he attempts to seduce two married women to restore his fortunes — only to find himself hilariously outsmarted at every turn. Full of lively ensembles, quicksilver humor, and some of Verdi’s most inventive music, Falstaff celebrates life’s chaos and joy with a knowing wink: “Tutto nel mondo è burla” — “All the world’s a joke.”
This revival at the Wiener Staatsoper brings together a brilliant cast of international stars, led by Ambrogio Maestri, one of today’s most celebrated Falstaff interpreters. Emily Pogorelc makes her eagerly awaited house debut as the enchanting Nannetta.
Cast:

Sir John Falstaff – Ambrogio Maestri

Ford – Davide Luciano

Fenton – Iván Ayón Rivas

Alice Ford – Ruzan Mantashyan

Nannetta – Emily Pogorelc

Mrs. Quickly – Monika Bohinec

Creative Team:

Conductor – Pier Giorgio Morandi

Director and Lighting Design – Marco Arturo Marelli

Set Design – Marco Arturo Marelli

Costume Design – Dagmar Niefind

Don’t miss this unforgettable night at the opera, where laughter and lyrical brilliance take center stage!

Soprano Soloist in Handel's Messiah at Pittsburgh Symphony
2025-12-09 19:30 | Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222, United States
Join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for a transcendent performance of Handel’s Messiah on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at Heinz Hall. Under the masterful baton of Manfred Honeck, this beloved oratorio comes to life with its timeless melodies, profound drama, and the triumphant “Hallelujah” chorus.
The performance features a stellar lineup of soloists, including soprano Emily Pogorelc (in her Pittsburgh Symphony debut), countertenor Reginald Mobley, tenor John Matthew Myers, and baritone Troy Cook (also making his Pittsburgh debut). They are joined by the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, led by Daniel Singer, whose soaring voices will fill the hall with Handel’s radiant choral splendor.
Experience the power, beauty, and joy of one of the greatest choral works ever written, performed by world-class musicians in the stunning acoustics of Heinz Hall. Whether you’re a devoted fan of Messiah or discovering it for the first time, this evening promises to be an unforgettable celebration of music and tradition.
Secure your tickets now for this festive holiday event!

Pamina in Rolando Villazón's New Production of Die Zauberflöte at Mozartwoche 2026
2026-01-23 19:30 | Haus für Mozart, Hofstallgasse 1, Salzburg, 5020, Austria
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Libretto: Emanuel Schikaneder
Conductor: Roberto González-Monjas
Director: Rolando Villazón
New Production: Mozartwoche 2026/ Stiftung Mozarteum
Pamina: Emily Pogorelc
Queen of the Night: Kathryn Lewek
Sarastro: Franz-Josef Selig
Tamino: Magnus Dietrich
Papagena: Elene Gvritishvili
Mozart, Schauspiel: Nikolaus Habjan
Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
Chorus of the Mozarteum Orchestra
Celebrate Mozart’s 270th birthday with a special production of Die Zauberflöte, directed by Rolando Villazón and conducted by Roberto González-Monjas. This new production, part of the Mozartwoche 2026, features soprano Emily Pogorelc as Pamina alongside a world-class ensemble. The performance showcases the magic of Mozart’s most beloved opera, with an enchanting blend of music, drama, and vision. Don’t miss this extraordinary event– an unforgettable experience for both long-time Mozart enthusiasts and those experiencing his immortal masterpiece for the first time.

Pamina in Rolando Villazón's New Production of Die Zauberflöte at Mozartwoche 2026
2026-01-27 19:30, 2026-01-30 19:30 | Haus für Mozart, Hofstallgasse 1, Salzburg, 5020, Austria
Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Libretto: Emanuel Schikaneder
Conductor: Roberto González-Monjas
Director: Rolando Villazón
New Production: Mozartwoche 2026/ Stiftung Mozarteum

Pamina: Emily Pogorelc
Queen of the Night: Kathryn Lewek
Sarastro: Franz-Josef Selig
Tamino: Magnus Dietrich
Papageno: Theodore Platt
Papagena: Elene Gvritishvili
Monostatos: Paul Schweinester
Mozart, Schauspiel: Nikolaus Habjan
Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
Chorus of the Mozarteum Orchestra
Celebrate Mozart’s 270th birthday with a special production of Die Zauberflöte, directed by Rolando Villazón and conducted by Roberto González-Monjas. This new production, part of the Mozartwoche 2026, features soprano Emily Pogorelc as Pamina alongside a world-class ensemble. The performance showcases the magic of Mozart’s most beloved opera, with an enchanting blend of music, drama, and vision. Don’t miss this extraordinary event– an unforgettable experience for both long-time Mozart enthusiasts and those experiencing his immortal masterpiece for the first time.

Marie in Smetana's The Bartered Bride at Bayerische Staatsoper
2026-02-07 18:00, 2026-02-12 19:00, 2026-02-14 18:00, 2026-02-17 18:00 | Bayerische Staatsoper Nationaltheater, Max-Joseph-Platz 2, München, D-80539, Germany
Emily Pogorelc returns to the Bayerische Staatsoper to make her role debut as Marie in Bedřich Smetana’s beloved comic opera The Bartered Bride. This production marks her first engagement with the house since completing her tenure in the ensemble (2020–2023).
Set in a Czech village where love, money, and misunderstanding collide, The Bartered Bride blends humor with heartfelt emotion. When Hans strikes a dubious bargain with the marriage broker Kezal—without informing his beloved Marie—it sparks a chain of comedic chaos that only resolves at the final moment.
This production, directed by David Bösch, highlights the opera’s delicate balance of seriousness and satire, brought to life in Max Kalbeck’s popular German translation.

Creative Team:
Conductor: Tomáš HanusDirector: David BöschStage Designer: Patrick BannwartCostume Designer: Falko HeroldLighting: Michael BauerChorus Director: Stellario FagoneDramaturgy: Rainer Karlitschek, Lukas Leipfinger

Cast:
Marie: Emily PogorelcHans: Pavol BreslikWenzel: Ya-Chung HuangKezal: Martin WinklerKruschina: Bálint SzabóKathinka: Juliane BanseMicha: Martin SnellAgnes: Katja PieweckSpringer: Kevin ConnersEsmeralda: Erika BaikoffMuff: Paweł Horodyski
Orchestra: Bayerisches StaatsorchesterChorus: Chorus of the Bayerische Staatsoper

Leïla in Les Pêcheurs de Perles (The Pearlfishers) at Washington Concert Opera
2026-03-14 18:00 | Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st Street Northwest, Washington DC, DC, 20052, United States
Emily Pogorelc makes her role debut as Leïla in Bizet’s lush and romantic Les Pêcheurs de Perles with Washington Concert Opera, led by Artistic Director and conductor Antony Walker.
Set on the coast of ancient Ceylon, The Pearl Fishers tells a gripping story of friendship, love, betrayal, and spiritual devotion. When two lifelong friends, Zurga and Nadir, discover they are both in love with the same woman—Leïla, a sacred priestess sworn to chastity—their bond is put to the ultimate test. With soaring arias, passionate duets, and Bizet’s famously atmospheric score, the opera explores the painful intersections of loyalty and desire.
Featuring an acclaimed cast including Will Liverman as Zurga and Duke Kim as Nadir, this one-night-only concert performance offers an unforgettable evening of operatic drama and exquisite vocal artistry.

Susanna in Le nozze di Figaro at Dutch National Opera
2026-05-08 19:00, 2026-05-10 14:00, 2026-05-12 19:00, 2026-05-14 19:00, 2026-05-18 19:00, 2026-05-20 19:00 | Dutch National Opera & Ballet, Amstel 3, Amsterdam, 1011 PN, Netherlands
Emily Pogorelc makes both her role debut as Susanna and her house debut at Dutch National Opera in Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro, conducted by Francesco Corti and directed by the internationally acclaimed Kirill Serebrennikov.
Mozart’s comic masterpiece, with a libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte, follows a single day of romantic chaos in the household of Count Almaviva. Susanna, Figaro’s quick-witted bride-to-be, must navigate the Count’s unwanted advances, mistaken identities, and an escalating web of secrets to protect her future.
Pogorelc takes on the iconic role of Susanna after previous turns as Barbarina (Curtis Institute) and Cherubino (Bayerische Staatsoper, Glyndebourne Festival), bringing fresh vitality and charm to one of opera’s most beloved heroines. She is joined by a distinguished cast including Björn Bürger, Olga Kulchynska, Michael Nagl, and Cecilia Molinari.
This bold new production is a co-production with Komische Oper Berlin and features designs by Serebrennikov’s long-time collaborators Olga Pavlyuk and Tatiana Dolmatovskaya.
Performed in Italian with the Netherlands Chamber Orchestra.

Musical direction Francesco Corti
Stage direction, set and costume design Kirill Serebrennikov
Associate set design Olga Pavlyuk
Associate costume design Tatiana Dolmatovskaya
Lighting design Olaf Freese
Video design Ilya Shagalov
Dramaturgy Julia Jordà Stoppelhaar, Daniil Orlov
Il Conte di Almaviva Björn Bürger
La Contessa di Almaviva Olga Kulchynska
Susanna Emily Pogorelc
Figaro Michael Nagl
Cherubina Cecilia Molinari
Cherubino Georgy Kudrenko
Marcellina Véronique Gens
Bartolo Anthony Robin Schneider
Don Basilio Steven van der Linden
Netherlands Chamber Orchestra
Co-production with Komische Oper Berlin
