The Norwegian soprano, presently on maternity break, will sing her first Isolde in a new production of Wagner’s opera Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona in January 2026, it was announced this morning.
She is booked fo five shows: January 12th, 19th, 23rd, 27th and 31st.
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