Michael Spyres, one of the most important tenors of his generation, will perform a solo concert in the venerable Great Hall of the Vienna State Opera. In a specially curated program, he will bridge the gap between classical bel canto and romantic song artistry, demonstrating the expressive power of the human voice in intimate song and aria formats.
Against the backdrop of the traditional stage of the Vienna State Opera, Michael Spyres presents an evening that focuses on the voice. Away from large-scale opera productions, a personal, intense approach to songs and arias emerges, which the tenor shapes with nuanced coloration and emotional presence. He is accompanied on the piano by Mathieu Pordoy, whose sensitive accompaniment carries the vocal arc between dramatic climaxes and the finest lyrical moments.
The program of this solo concert takes listeners on a journey through a repertoire that ranges from the great composers of bel canto to romantic soundscapes and expressive song forms. Works by Beethoven, Schubert, Liszt, and Strauss meet the masterful arias of Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, and Verdi, offering a fascinating glimpse into the history of singing through their diversity.
For the audience at the State Opera, this evening will be an intense, immediate encounter with one of the most versatile tenors of our time: an evening that celebrates the voice as an instrument of expression and at the same time makes the inexhaustible variety of musical emotions audible.
April 28, 2026
