Olga Peretyatko made her role debut as Micaëla in Georges Bizet’s Carmen at the Zurich Opera House, appearing in the revival of Andreas Homoki’s acclaimed 2024 production.
Olga Peretyatko made her role debut as Micaëla in Georges Bizet’s Carmen at the Zurich Opera House, appearing in the revival of Andreas Homoki’s acclaimed 2024 production.
She performed alongside Elīna Garanča as Carmen and Stanislas de Barbeyrac as Don José, with Domingo Hindoyan conducting the Zurich Opera Orchestra. The production featured a distinguished international cast and was widely discussed for its conceptual staging and high musical standards.
Peretyatko’s portrayal of Micaëla was praised for its lyrical refinement, expressive sincerity, and strong stage presence. Her performance reached an emotional peak in the Act III aria “Je dis que rien ne m’épouvante,” which drew particular acclaim from critics.
OperaWire wrote:
“Olga Peretyatko sang Micaëla, the pure-hearted village girl. Her silvery soprano provided a good contrast to Garanča’s mezzo. Her duet with de Barbeyrac in Act One was beautifully tender, and her heartfelt interpretation of her big Act Three aria, ‘Je dis que rien ne m’épouvante,’ was genuinely moving. Despite challenging directorial choices, Peretyatko demonstrated commendable acting skills throughout.”
Das Opernmagazin noted:
“With Olga Peretyatko as Micaëla, the role is ideally cast, both vocally and in terms of stage presence. Her aria ‘Je dis que rien ne m’épouvante,’ sung alone on stage, is particularly touching.”
Olga Peretyatko stars as Giulia in Rossini’s lively comic opera La scala di seta at Opernhaus Zürich. Critics praise her performance and the fresh, contemporary production.
Renowned soprano Olga Peretyatko stars as Giulia in Gioachino Rossini’s one-act comic opera La scala di seta (The Silken Ladder) at Opernhaus Zürich. This production, directed by Damiano Michieletto with musical direction by Leonardo Sini, brings Rossini’s lively farce into a contemporary setting, staged in a modern apartment.
Critics praised the production for its fresh and accessible approach: the characters are dynamic, guided, and active throughout, perfectly matching Rossini’s spirited music. The set design by Paolo Fantin features everyday furnishings, and the costume design ensures the singers could be encountered on the street or in public transport, bringing Rossini’s early farce to life with unexpected freshness. Lighting by Elfried Roller enhances the fast-paced action.
On stage, Olga Peretyatko delivers a round, full soprano as Giulia, handling the comic and dramatic moments with finesse, even adding a touch of sharpness in the heat of the action. Siena Licht Miller impresses as Lucilla, Levy Sekgapane shines as the graceful Dorvil, Enrico Marabelli delights as the quirky Germano, Nahuel Di Pierro portrays Blansac with a sleek baritone, and Martin Zysset stands out as the seasoned character actor Dormont.
The orchestra under Leonardo Sini performs with virtuosity, highlighting Rossini’s famous crescendos and vibrant sound palette. Overall, the production has been described as “top-class entertainment with wonderfully lively Rossini”.
Performances run: September 25 & 28, October 19 & 24, 2025.
At the European Capital of Culture gala in Chemnitz, Olga Peretyatko was awarded for her outstanding contribution to European culture.
On May 9, 2025, world-renowned soprano Olga Peretyatko was honored with the European Culture Award (Europäischer Kulturpreis) during a glittering ceremony held at the Chemnitz Opera House. The event took place as part of the European Capital of Culture 2025 celebrations and gathered numerous distinguished guests from across Europe.
The award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to European culture and promote unity across the continent. Alongside Olga Peretyatko, this year’s laureates included actor Matthias Schweighöfer, figure skating legend Katarina Witt, football icon Michael Ballack, tenor Joseph Calleja, conductor Anna Rakitina, and legendary band Alphaville.
The gala, attended by high-profile figures such as Saxony’s Minister President Michael Kretschmer, was a celebration of cultural excellence and European solidarity. The Robert Schumann Philharmonic hosted the evening with a powerful musical program.
This recognition highlights Olga Peretyatko’s continued artistic excellence and her significant role in preserving and promoting Europe’s cultural heritage through music
Olga Peretyatko makes her debut as Leonora in Il trovatore at Hamburg State Opera
Olga Peretyatko has made her much-anticipated staged debut as Leonora in Verdi’s Il trovatore at the Hamburg State Opera. The performances took place on March 27, April 1, and April 5, 2025, under the baton of Paolo Arrivabeni, leading the Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg. The production was directed by Immo Karaman and featured baritone George Petean as Count di Luna.
This marked a new milestone in the soprano’s Verdi repertoire. Olga had previously performed the role of Leonora in a concert version of the opera at the Bremen Music Festival, conducted by Jérémie Rohrer with Le Cercle de l'Harmonie on period instruments. The concert cast included Ivan Magrì as Manrico and Agnieszka Rehlis as Azucena.
With her signature musicality and dramatic presence, Olga Peretyatko continues to explore new artistic dimensions in the Italian operatic tradition.
They are musical moments that are remembered. In recent years, Olga Peretyatko's agile soprano voice has gained in suppleness and lush depth, so that as Lieladie she can present the whole spectrum of emotions in modelled lines.
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