Mezzo and Soprano Shine in Mixed Opera Program

Jennie Tourel and Angelina Réaux headline a concert featuring works by Berlioz, Berg, Sibelius, and Liszt.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:00am

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A special concert program features two acclaimed opera singers - mezzo-soprano Jennie Tourel and soprano Angelina Réaux - performing excerpts from Berlioz's "The Death of Cleopatra" and Berg's "Lulu" respectively, along with works by Sibelius and Liszt. The program is conducted by Kurt Masur and hosted by actor Alec Baldwin.

Why it matters

This mixed-repertoire concert showcases the talents of two renowned opera vocalists, highlighting the enduring appeal of classical music and the ability of live performances to bring together diverse artistic disciplines like opera, orchestral music, and theater.

The details

Tourel, a longtime collaborator with Leonard Bernstein, will perform Berlioz's dramatic cantata "The Death of Cleopatra", while Réaux will take on excerpts from Berg's expressionist opera "Lulu" under the baton of conductor Kurt Masur. The program also includes works by Sibelius and Liszt.

  • The concert will take place on April 10, 2026.

The players

Jennie Tourel

A mezzo-soprano who has recorded Berlioz's "The Death of Cleopatra" with Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic.

Angelina Réaux

A soprano who will perform excerpts from Berg's "Lulu" under the direction of conductor Kurt Masur.

Kurt Masur

The conductor who will lead the orchestra for the Berg and Sibelius/Liszt works on the program.

Alec Baldwin

The actor who will host the concert as the radio host of the New York Philharmonic.

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What they’re saying

“This concert brings together two of opera's most captivating voices to showcase the dramatic and emotional power of the art form.”

— Alec Baldwin, Radio Host, New York Philharmonic

The takeaway

This mixed-repertoire program highlights the enduring appeal of classical music and the ability of live performances to bring together diverse artistic disciplines, showcasing the talents of two renowned opera vocalists in a program that promises to be both musically and theatrically compelling.