Philippe Auguin

The Philharmonic Brass | Athens | July 10

The Philharmonic Brass, under the direction of Philippe Auguin, will perform at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens on July 10. The orchestra, featuring great musicians from the philharmonics of Vienna and Berlin, will play a selection of film scores as well as classical pieces.Tickets start from 20 euros at More.com.

Homage to Maria Callas with a grand ‘Medea’

In a tribute marking the centennial of Maria Callas' birth, the Greek National Opera is premiering Luigi Cherubini's "Medea" on Tuesday. This major international co-production involves three leading North American opera houses: the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, the Canadian Opera Company and the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

Medee | Athens | April & May

Working with the Metropolitan Opera in New York, the Canadian Opera Company and the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Greek National Opera (nationalopera.gr) is presenting a grand production of Luigi Cherubini's "Medee" on April 25, 27 and 30, and May 2, 4 and 9 at the Stavros Niarchos Hall (snfcc.org).

La Sonnambula | Athens | To October 29

The Greek National Opera inaugurates its 2019-20 season with Vincenzo Bellini's "La Sonnambula," in a grand co-production with the Vienna State Opera and the Royal Opera House. Directed by Marco Arturo Marelli, who sets the action in a sanatorium, the production is conducted by Philippe Auguin, with Agathangelos Georgakatos leading the chorus, and costumes designed by Dagmar Niefind.

La Sonnambula | Athens | October 11-29

The Greek National Opera inaugurates its 2019-20 season with Vincenzo Bellini's "La Sonnambula," in a grand co-production with the Vienna State Opera and the Royal Opera House. Directed by Marco Arturo Marelli, who sets the action in a sanatorium, the production is conducted by Philippe Auguin, with Agathangelos Georgakatos leading the chorus, and costumes designed by Dagmar Niefind.

Nabucco | Athens | June 6 & 8

The Greek National Opera is back at the Roman-era Herod Atticus Theater with its production of Giuseppe Verdi's "Nabucco," an opera that served as a career and personal comeback for the Italian composer after one of the toughest periods of his life.