Renowned tenor Benjamin Bernheim, whose career has soared since Cecilia Bartoli, Director of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, invited him to join Massenet’s Cléopâtre at the Salzburg Whitsun Festival in 2012, will perform in Monaco at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo next month.

Born in Paris and raised in the French-speaking region of Switzerland, Benjamin Bernheim has become one of the most sought-after tenors of his generation.

His career has flourished since his 2012 debut in Cléopâtre at the Salzburg Whitsun Festival, at the invitation of the event’s Artistic Director and now Director of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, Cecilia Bartoli. Over the last decade, he has performed at prestigious opera houses and festivals around the world, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York, the Paris Opéra, the Vienna State Opera and La Scala in Milan.

Known for his intelligent career management, Bernheim has focused on a select repertoire, with a particular affinity for French music. His exceptional timbre, impeccable diction and emotive style have earned him the title of today’s French tenor “par excellence”.

In Monaco, Bernheim will bring his passion for French music to the forefront, performing a rare tenor and piano arrangement of Hector Berlioz’s Les Nuits d’Été. The recital will also include works by Henri Duparc and Ernest Chausson, such as Chausson’s Poème de l’Amour et de la Mer and Duparc’s evocative L’Invitation au Voyage and Phidylé. This emotionally rich and nuanced repertoire demands the interpretive sophistication of a true professional.

Bernheim will be accompanied by pianist Carrie-Ann Matheson, a frequent collaborator and highly regarded vocal coach and accompanist. Matheson’s sensitive playing is the perfect complement to Bernheim, and the performance will no doubt be a showcase of their extraordinary musical synergy.

The recital will take place on 9th February at 5pm. For more information on all Opéra de Monte-Carlo events, click here.

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