19 Feb 2017

René Pape sings Wagner in Berlin

On February 26 and March 5 & 19, René Pape returns to the Staatsoper Berlin as Hermann, Landgrave of Thuringia in Wagner's epic Tannhäuser. Simone Young conducts both performances, which feature Stage Direction and Choreography by Sasha...

20 Jan 2017

Mozart’s ‘Die Zauberflöte’ with Opéra national de Paris

In addition to his critically lauded performances as König Heinrich der Vogler in Wagner's Lohengrin at Opéra national de Paris, René Pape continues on stage at the Opéra Bastille this season singing Sarastro in Mozart's Die Zauberflöte. Mr....

10 Jan 2017

René Pape stars as Heinrich der Vogler in new production of ‘Lohengrin’ in Paris

Opening on January 18, Opéra national de Paris presents a new production of Wagner's Lohengrin featuring René Pape as Heinrich der Vogler. The staging, created by Claus Guth, highlights a spectacular cast including Jonas Kaufmann in the title role,...

12 Dec 2016

A return to Berlin in Mozart’s ‘Die Zauberflöte’

This month, René Pape returns to the Berlin State Opera in a signature role, Sarastro in Mozart's masterful Die Zauberflöte. He performs on December 18, 23 & 27, with Alexander Soddy leading from the pit and a restaging of...

10 Dec 2016

Debut at London’s Wigmore Hall

René Pape sings works by Beethoven, Dvořák, Quilter and Mussorgsky on December 17 in his debut at London's Wigmore Hall. Mr. Pape is accompanied by pianist and frequent collaborator Camillo Radicke; please note that a very limited...

15 Nov 2016

‘Don Carlo’ in Zurich

15 November 2016 — René Pape sings King Philip II, a signature role, in Verdi's Don Carlo this winter. Mr. Pape takes the stage at the Opernhaus Zurich for performances on November 27 and December 1, 4, 7...

02 Nov 2016

René Pape stars as ‘Mefistofele’ on new DVD/Blu-ray release

A new DVD/Blu-ray release of René Pape's electric portrayal of the title role in Boito's Mefistofele from the Bayerische Staatsoper is now available for pre-order via Amazon.com & Amazon.de. "René Pape sings with the entirety...

27 Sep 2016

René Pape is “peerless” and “magnificent” as König Marke in ‘Tristan und Isolde’ at The Met

"In this muddy space King Marke, his white uniform one of the few touches of light in the darkness, was a futile defender of clarity and rightness — particularly as sung by René Pape, who...

03 Sep 2016

New production of ‘Tristan und Isolde’ at The Metropolitan Opera

26 Jul 2016

Grafenegg – Festival Opening Concert

René Pape is the bass soloist in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, on August 19 at the Grafenegg Festival. The concert, which opens the annual Festival season, also features two world premiere works by Christian Jost, and...

08 Jul 2016

Festival Song Recital – Munich Opera Festival

René Pape presents a solo recital this summer at the Prinzregententheater, as part of the Munich Opera Festival. The recital, which takes place on July 28, also features pianist Camillo Radicke, with repertoire including highlights...

28 Jun 2016

Wagner and Boito in Germany

René Pape sings Wotan in concert presentations of Wagner's epic Die Walküre on July 7 & 10 at the Festspieulhaus Baden-Baden, with Maestro Valery Gergiev and the Mariinsky Orchestra. Mr. Pape has also been featured as Wotan on a...