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SUMMARY:OPERA APERTA National Symposium
DESCRIPTION:OPERA APERTA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2026 \nNow in its sixth edition\, the OPERA APERTA National Symposium once again brings together researchers\, artists\, musicologists\, and professionals from the field of performing arts\, in a setting dedicated to reflection and the exchange of ideas. \nThe scientific paper session proposes a multidisciplinary exploration of the operatic phenomenon in the contemporary context\, with topics ranging from new directions in opera directing and innovation in music education to the intersections between music\, technology\, and society. \nOrganised in partnership with the “Gheorghe Dima” National Academy of Music in Cluj-Napoca\, the symposium provides an essential platform for academic dialogue\, complementing the festival programme with a substantial dimension of cultural analysis and reflection. \nThe International Opera Aperta Festival is organised with the support of the Ministry of Culture\, the Cluj-Napoca City Hall\, the Cluj-Napoca Local Council\, the Cluj County Council\, and the “Opera 2 You” Association. \n\n 
URL:https://operacluj.ro/en/spectacole/2025-2026/operaapertanationalsymposium-27-june-2026-09-00/
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SUMMARY:PETER BENCE | PIANOSPHERE
DESCRIPTION:OPERA APERTA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2026 \nOn Saturday\, 27 June\, the Romanian National Opera of Cluj-Napoca becomes the stage for an extraordinary live experience: Peter Bence with his spectacular show Pianosphere. \nInternationally acclaimed for his explosive virtuosity and unmistakable performance style\, Peter Bence transforms the piano into a true spectacle of sound\, rhythm and emotion. The artist delivers a refined yet electrifying show that blends the mastery of classical music with the energy of pop and rock\, captivating audiences from the very first notes. \nThe program includes some of his most celebrated reinterpretations of iconic songs such as “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen\, “Bad” by Michael Jackson and “Africa” by Toto\, alongside original compositions that highlight his remarkable creativity and technique. By using the entire body of the piano to create rich\, almost orchestral sonic textures\, Peter Bence pushes the boundaries of a single instrument and turns every stage appearance into a truly memorable moment. \nAfter sold-out concerts in more than 50 countries and performances on legendary stages such as the Sydney Opera House\, London Palladium\, Wiener Konzerthaus and Dubai Opera\, Peter Bence arrives at the 10th edition of the Opera Aperta Festival for a special evening promising virtuosity\, emotion and an exceptional stage energy. \nMore about Peter Bence \nAn award-winning pianist\, composer and music producer\, Peter Bence was trained in Hungary and later refined his studies at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. He has become a global phenomenon\, with over 2.5 billion online views and millions of fans worldwide. In 2012\, he entered the Guinness World Records\, while his albums released by Steinway & Sons and his recent projects created in collaboration with Disney have further strengthened his status as a superstar of the contemporary piano world. His Pianosphere concert held in Paris in 2024 has been broadcast multiple times by television channels in the United States and Canada. \nRecommended age: 7+
URL:https://operacluj.ro/en/spectacole/2025-2026/peterbencepianosphere-27-june-2026-18-30/
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SUMMARY:THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE-DAME
DESCRIPTION:OPERA APERTA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2026 \nOn Saturday\, 27 June\, at 8:30 PM\, the International Opera Aperta Festival 2026 presents The Hunchback of Notre-Dame\, a ballet performance by Slovak Dance Theatre\, on the Main Stage in Unirii Square. \nThe performance proposes a contemporary interpretation of Victor Hugo’s novel\, choreographed and directed by Ján Ďurovčík. The production does not follow a classical retelling of the story\, but places the action in an imagined Paris of the near future\, around the year 2050. This perspective is supported by the costumes created by designer Lukáš Krnáč and by the visual concept of Notre-Dame Cathedral\, presented in a modern and futuristic light. \nAt the centre of the performance is Quasimodo\, the bell-ringer of the cathedral\, isolated from the world and forced to watch life from the heights of Notre-Dame’s towers. His relationship with Esmeralda becomes the main focus of the dramatic construction\, alongside the tensions generated by Frollo and the Captain of the Guard. The production also introduces a symbolic character\, the alter ego of Quasimodo’s mother\, who accompanies him throughout the action and intervenes at key moments in the story. \nThe music of the performance is composed by Henrich Leško\, and the production premiered on 27 March 2025 at JANART Theatre in Bratislava. Through its choreographic language\, visual construction\, and updated narrative framework\, the performance brings to the forefront themes such as marginalisation\, power\, desire\, compassion\, and the relationship between the individual and society. \nSlovak Dance Theatre is the only professional company of its kind in Slovakia\, founded by choreographer Ján Ďurovčík. For more than two decades\, the company has presented dance theatre performances on stages in Slovakia and abroad\, with appearances in cities such as Tokyo\, London\, Beijing\, New York\, Madrid\, Rome\, Vancouver\, and Toronto. \nThe event is expected to end around 9:45 PM. \nAdmission is free. \nRecommended age: 7+ \nThe International Opera Aperta Festival is organised with the support of the Ministry of Culture\, the Cluj-Napoca City Hall\, the Cluj-Napoca Local Council\, the Cluj County Council\, and the “Opera 2 You” Association.
URL:https://operacluj.ro/en/spectacole/2025-2026/thehunchbackofnotredame-27-june-2026-20-30/
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SUMMARY:THE SOUND OF STAR WARS
DESCRIPTION:OPERA APERTA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2026 \nOn Saturday\, 27 June\, at 8:30 PM\, the International Opera Aperta Festival 2026 presents The Sound of Star Wars\, an event performed by DJ Phantom and the Brass Quintet of the “Transylvania” State Philharmonic\, at Iulius Mall – Food Court Terrace. \nThe concert proposes a reinterpretation of musical themes associated with the cinematic universe of Star Wars\, in a format that combines the sonority of brass instruments with the electronic interventions of DJ Phantom. The musical arrangements are created by Flaviu Mogoșan\, conductor and composer\, who adapts the musical material of the series for this live formula\, situated at the intersection of brass performance\, film music\, and contemporary urban culture. \nThe setlist includes themes such as Main Theme / Main Title\, Across the Stars\, Duel of the Fates\, Darth Revan’s Sith Empire\, Imperial March\, March of the Resistance\, and Star Wars: Episode I – End Credits. The programme thus follows some of the most recognisable musical moments from the Star Wars universe\, ranging from heroic and ceremonial themes to pages of pronounced dramatic intensity. \nThe event is presented by Iulius Mall. \nThe concert has no interval and is expected to end around 9:30 PM. \nAdmission is free. \nRecommended age: 7+ \nThe International Opera Aperta Festival is organised with the support of the Ministry of Culture\, the Cluj-Napoca City Hall\, the Cluj-Napoca Local Council\, the Cluj County Council\, and the “Opera 2 You” Association.
URL:https://operacluj.ro/en/spectacole/2025-2026/thesoundofstarwars-27-june-2026-20-30/
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SUMMARY:SONGS AND DANCES OF DEATH
DESCRIPTION:OPERA APERTA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2026 \nOn Saturday\, 27 June\, at 11:59 PM\, the International Opera Aperta Festival 2026 presents Songs and Dances of Death\, a concert performed by the Oradea State Philharmonic Orchestra at MINA – Museum of Immersive New Art. \nThe event proposes a programme built around works that approach the themes of death\, loss\, and farewell from different musical perspectives. The repertoire brings together orchestral and vocal-symphonic pages by Edward Elgar\, Gustav Mahler\, Samuel Barber\, Modest Mussorgsky\, and Jean Sibelius\, in a musical journey marked by a meditative and dramatic character. \nThe concert will be conducted by Andrej Vesel\, invited from Croatia\, and the soloist of the evening will be baritone Florin Estefan. The programme includes Edward Elgar’s Sospiri\, Op. 70\, Gustav Mahler’s Kindertotenlieder\, Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings\, Op. 11\, Modest Mussorgsky’s Songs and Dances of Death\, and The Death of Mélisande from Jean Sibelius’s Pelléas et Mélisande Suite\, Op. 46. \nThe title of the concert is taken from Modest Mussorgsky’s work\, one of the most significant vocal-symphonic creations dedicated to this theme. By placing it alongside works such as Kindertotenlieder and Adagio for Strings\, the programme brings into dialogue several forms of expression: lament\, contemplation\, dramatic tension\, and restrained lyricism. \nThe event has no interval and is expected to end around 1:15 AM. \nTickets are available on the bilete.ro platform. \nRecommended age: 12+ \nThe International Opera Aperta Festival is organised with the support of the Ministry of Culture\, the Cluj-Napoca City Hall\, the Cluj-Napoca Local Council\, the Cluj County Council\, and the “Opera 2 You” Association. \n 
URL:https://operacluj.ro/en/spectacole/2025-2026/songsanddancesofdeath-27-june-2026-23-59/
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