International Women's Day 2025

Saison 2024/2025 |

We celebrate International Women's Day 2025 with strong women of the opera world.

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Like the queen on her throne, a woman must rule and be obeyed.

Despina in "Così fan tutte"

Despina encourages Dorabella and Fiordiligi not to submit to men and reigning social structures.

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Carmen will never give in! She was born free, she will die free!

Carmen in "Carmen"

Carmen does not want to be forced into a relationship by Don José, even at the risk of him murdering her as a result.

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I myself will guide you!

Pamina in "The Magic Flute"

This sentence is uttered by Pamina just before the fire and water test that she and Tamino are to pass together.