05 Nov 2015

November concerts throughout Europe

On November 8, René Pape is a featured soloist at a Gala Concert, marking the 50th Anniversary of the Antonín Dvořák International Vocal Competition in Karlovy Vary. He is joined by several laureates of the...

29 Sep 2015

Metropolitan Opera ‘Macbeth’ available soon on DVD

René Pape’s 2014 Metropolitan Opera performance as Banquo in Verdi’s Macbeth can be seen on DVD and Blu-ray formats beginning October 30, and is now available for pre-order via Amazon. The production features a thrilling...

25 Aug 2015

‘Elektra’ in concert with the Bayerische Staatsorchester

René Pape sings Orest in a concert presentation of Strauss’ Elektra on September 13 at the George Enescu Festival in Bucharest. Orest is a signature role for Mr. Pape, whose previous performances have been heralded...

23 Jul 2015

Don Carlo at the Bayerische Staatsoper

René Pape returns to the Bayerische Staatsoper this summer in one of his signature roles, Philipp II in Verdi's Don Carlo. He has previously performed this role to great acclaim: nsinging Philip for the first...

01 Jun 2015

Sarastro in Münich

This month, René Pape reprises the role of Sarastro in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte at the Bayerische Staatsoper. Performances take place June 15, 17 & 20, and also feature Matthew Polenzani as Tamino, Christina Landshamer as...

02 May 2015

Lied Recitals in Europe

This summer, René Pape travels across Europe on a recital tour, in collaboration with pianist Camillo Radicke. This tour reprises their critically acclaimed program from last fall’s recital at The Metropolitan Opera, the first bass...

22 Apr 2015

Beethoven’s ‘Missa solemnis’ with the Dresden Philharmonic

René Pape joins Sebastian Weigle and the Dresden Philharmonic for a performance of Beethoven's epic Missa solemnis, in Dresden's famed Kreuzkirche on April 26. Mr. Pape is also joined by an acclaimed group of soloist colleagues for...

24 Jan 2015

Macbeth in Berlin

René Pape sings Banquo in Verdi’s dark and dominant Macbeth this winter at the Staatsoper Berlin. Enjoy this video of Mr. Pape singing the aria “Come dal ciel precipita” at The Met earlier this season, which critics heralded as...

05 Jan 2015

European Recital Tour

This season, René Pape travels across Europe on a recital tour with pianist Camillo Radicke. This tour reprises Mr. Pape’s critically acclaimed program from last fall’s recital at The Metropolitan Opera, the first bass recital...

12 Dec 2014

Elektra album receives Grammy nomination!

The 2014 release of Richard Strauss’ Elektra on Deutsche Grammophon has been nominated for a Grammy in the “Best Opera Recording” category. René Pape is featured on this album as Orest, a role for which he has received much...

08 Oct 2014

Met in HD Season opens with Macbeth featuring René Pape as Banquo

Join opera fans across the globe on October 11 for a Live in HD broadcast of The Metropolitan Opera’s Macbeth, featuring René Pape as Banquo. He is joined by a spectacular cast, including Anna Netrebko as Lady Macbeth...

22 Mar 2014

Rene Pape Live in HD from the Met in double pack! New DVD releases of GOUNOD: FAUST & Wagner: Parsifal

René Pape’s riveting Méphistophélès in Gounod’s Faust from the Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD production is now available on DVD. Tony Award winning stage director Desmond McAnuff has set the production in the early 20th...