Lyrical session

January 4th to january 11th 2027

  • Opéra de Dijon
  • Espace des Arts, Scène nationale Chalon-sur-Saône

A monumental piece that establishes a dialogue between voice and orchestra !

The 2026 lyrical session is designed for musicians who participated in the OFJ the previous year, offering an immersive experience fully professional. With a focus on professional development, it allows participants to meet the demands of the stage and to collaborate with soloists and experienced conductors. The program features Gustav Malher’s Song of the Earth monumental piece that combines emotional intensity, orchestral subtility and a profound dialogue between voice and orchestra, offering the young musicians the opportunity to develop finesse and expressiveness.

Conductor

Kristiina Poska

The musical repertoire

Gustav Mahler

The Song of the Earth

Soloists : Beth Taylor (Mezzo-soprano) and Matthew Cairns (Tenor)

Soloists

Beth Taylor

Mezzo-soprano

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Matthew Cairns

Tenor

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Concerts

Sunday 10 January - 18:00

Auditorium de l'Opéra de Dijon

Monday 11 January - 20:00

Espace des Arts, scène nationale de Chalon-sur-Saône

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