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Soprano Asmik Grigorian—who is currently taking New York City by storm in her Metropolitan Opera debut in the starring role of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly—performs at Carnegie Hall for the first time next season. On Carnegie Hall+, stream her most celebrated and acclaimed opera performances, including Puccini’s Turandot with Jonas Kaufmann at the Vienna State Opera, and Verdi’s Macbeth, Berg’s Wozzeck, and R. Strauss’s Salome and Elektra at the Salzburg Festival.

Vienna State Opera: Puccini’s Turandot
with Jonas Kaufmann

Soprano Asmik Grigorian sings the title role in Puccini’s opera about a princess who poses dangerous riddles. Marco Armiliato leads this Vienna State Opera production that features tenor Jonas Kaufmann as Calaf, the brave suitor.

Salzburg Festival: Verdi’s Macbeth
directed by Krzysztof Warlikowski

The Salzburg Festival presents Krzysztof Warlikowski’s production of Macbeth, the first of Verdi’s Shakespeare adaptations. Philippe Jordan leads the Vienna Philharmonic with soprano Asmik Grigorian as Lady Macbeth.

Salzburg Festival: Strauss’s Salome
directed by Romeo Castellucci

When Salome premiered in 1905, it was an overnight sensation—some banning it, others rushing to stage it. Even today, it still has the power to shock, blurring the lines between religion and sex in a production led by Franz Welser-Möst.

Salzburg Festival: Strauss’s Elektra
directed by Krzysztof Warlikowski

Strauss’s electrifying one-act opera is a tale of revenge straight from Greek mythology. The psychology of a broken family is highlighted in this operatic tour-de-force—a mind-blowing production from the Salzburg Festival’s centenary.

Salzburg Festival: Berg’s Wozzeck
directed by William Kentridge

Wozzeck—one of the 20th century’s most defining works—tells the story of a solider’s descent into madness. Staged with stunning vision by William Kentridge at the Salzburg Festival, Matthias Goerne is featured in the title role.

Puccini’s Il trittico: Gianni Schicchi
directed by Christof Loy

This Salzburg Festival production of Il trittico, Puccini’s trio of one-act operas, begins with Gianni Schicchi, the Dantean farce usually performed last. Soprano Asmik Grigorian stars, with Franz Welser-Möst conducting.

Puccini’s Il trittico: Il tabarro
directed by Christof Loy

Puccini’s triptych of one-act operas, Il trittico, continues with a gritty tale set aboard a Parisian barge. In this Salzburg Festival production, soprano Asmik Grigorian stars in each opera. Franz Welser-Möst leads the Vienna Philharmonic.

Puccini’s Il trittico: Suor Angelica
directed by Christof Loy

Puccini’s triptych ends with the tragic story of Sister Angelica. Concluding her tour-de-force triple bill is Asmik Grigorian in the title role, joined by Karita Mattila as the aunt. Franz Welser-Möst leads the Vienna Philharmonic.

Grafenegg Festival: A Midsummer Night’s Gala

This gala concert at Austria’s Grafenegg Festival features soprano Asmik Grigorian and tenor Eric Cutler in arias by Dvořák, Puccini, and more, plus an appearance by cellist Gautier Capuçon. Yutaka Sado leads the Tonkunstler Orchestra.