On November 7th, 2025, Lisette will be on a special episode of Fauteuils d'orchestre where she will sing Quando m'en vo' from Puccini's La Bohème and talk a little bit with the cast on the stage of the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées.
Press Release Below:
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From the Théâtre du Châtelet, Anne Sinclair welcomes in this new edition of Fauteuils d’orchestre the internationally acclaimed tenor Benjamin Bernheim, recognized today as one of the greatest tenors in the world. He will be joined by Ermonela Jaho, the Albanian soprano celebrated across the globe for her emotional intensity and exceptional voice.
Also appearing are the American soprano Lisette Oropesa and one of France’s most gifted baritones, Florian Sempey.
Max Dozolme, journalist for France Musique, will present a special segment dedicated to Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, a signature role for Ermonela Jaho.
The violinist Élise Bertrand, named “Instrumental Solo Revelation” at the 2024 Victoires de la Musique Classique, will perform a Mozart concerto.
Finally, the second half of the program will, as tradition dictates, offer a full concert highlighting these four extraordinary vocal artists.
Throughout the evening, they will be accompanied by the Orchestre national d’Île-de-France, conducted by Michele Spotti.
Program
MASSENET – Werther, “Pourquoi me réveiller ?”
Benjamin Bernheim
Orchestre national d’Île-de-France, conducted by Michele Spotti
PUCCINI – Madame Butterfly, “Un bel dì, vedremo”
Ermonela Jaho
Orchestre national d’Île-de-France, conducted by Michele Spotti
PUCCINI – La Bohème, “Quando m'en vo' soletta”
Lisette Oropesa
Orchestre national d’Île-de-France, conducted by Michele Spotti
VERDI – Don Carlos, “Dieu, tu semas dans nos âmes”
Benjamin Bernheim and Florian Sempey
Orchestre national d’Île-de-France, conducted by Michele Spotti
MOZART – Rondo en do majeur pour violon et orchestre, KV 373
Élise Bertrand
Orchestre national d’Île-de-France, conducted by Michele Spotti
CILEA – Adriana Lecouvreur, “Io son l’umile ancella”
Ermonela Jaho
Orchestre national d’Île-de-France, conducted by Michele Spotti
Concert
VERDI – La Traviata, “Un dì, felice, eterea”
Ermonela Jaho and Benjamin Bernheim
Orchestre national d’Île-de-France, conducted by Michele Spotti
ROSSINI – Le Comte Ory, “Dans ce lieu solitaire”
Florian Sempey
Orchestre national d’Île-de-France, conducted by Michele Spotti
BREL – Quand on n’a que l’amour
Benjamin Bernheim
Orchestre national d’Île-de-France, conducted by Michele Spotti
VERDI – Otello, “Ave Maria, piena di grazia”
Ermonela Jaho
Orchestre national d’Île-de-France, conducted by Michele Spotti
GOUNOD – Faust, “Ô sainte médaille… avant de quitter ces lieux”
Florian Sempey
Orchestre national d’Île-de-France, conducted by Michele Spotti
TCHAIKOVSKY – Eugène Onéguine, “Kuda, Kuda”
Benjamin Bernheim
Orchestre national d’Île-de-France, conducted by Michele Spotti
MOZART – Les Noces de Figaro, “Ouverture”
Orchestre national d’Île-de-France, conducted by Michele Spotti
VERDI – Les Vêpres siciliennes, “Ouverture”
Orchestre national d’Île-de-France, conducted by Michele Spotti
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