Opera Fuoco is a French lyrical ensemble conducted by David Stern.
Presentation
Founded by David Stern in 2003, Opera Fuoco dedicates itself to the interpretation of operatic repertoire from the beginning of the 18th to the end of the 19th centuries. Consisting of an orchestra playing on period instruments, Opera Fuoco works alongside young professional singers, recruited by audition. From 2008, the Opera Fuoco Troupe is officially created: two or three productions per year, individual support, master-classes, performances for professionals from the musicworld, etc... Stern and Artistic Advisor and Educational Director Jay Bernfeld jointly oversee the troupe's audition process and development. In addition, David Stern strongly believes in bringing operatic repertoire to new audiences and particularly in making opera more accessible to children. Since the beginning of its residency at the Theater at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines in 2005, many activities were led for and with the children and their families. Elizabeth Askren supervises this educational work. Opera Fuoco is in residence at the Théâtre de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines since 2005.
Created in 2008, the troupe consists of young professional singers, recruited by audition and offers a rigorous program over a two- to three-year period:
masterclasses surrounding specific themes supervised by David Stern and Jay Bernfeld as well as by world-renowned singers
Individual support when needed as well as other artistic and/or career advice
Musical Encounters: performances and introductions organized in prestigious venues for sponsors and music professionals.
Educational activities
The activities below took place at the Théâtre de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines.
2012 : The Mikado, by Gilbert & Sullivan, with the scenic participation of children on stage
2011 : Activities around Donizetti's Rita
2010 : Adaptation of Handel's Giulio Cesare in Egitto, with the scenic participation of children on stage
2010 : Activities around Telemann's Orpheus
2009 : Activities around Mozart's Don Giovanni
2008 : Purcell's Dido and Æneas, with the scenic participation of children on stage
2006 : Activities around Mozart's La finta giardiniera
Productions
2011 : Polixène, by Dauvergne, and Gluck's Iphigénie en Aulide