Shortlisted for the Fedora Prize in the Opera category is our production The Time of our Singing, which will have its world première in September 2021. The recipient of the prestigious award and monetary prize of 75,000 euros that accompanies it is decided by vote. You can support La Monnaie until February 26th. All it takes is a couple of clicks!
Every year the European support platform Fedora awards a number of prizes for innovative art projects. This year La Monnaie is in with a good chance of winning with The Time of Our Singing, the latest opera by the Belgian composer Kris Defoort. Based on the novel of the same name by Richard Powers, it is a gripping family saga about identity, art and civil rights in a compelling symbiosis of jazz and classical.
The Fedora Prize includes a monetary award of 75,000 euros. The winner is decided on the basis of the number of votes it attracts. So you can give La Monnaie a helping hand today by casting your vote for The Time of Our Singing!
Meet Holland’s next opera star! On Sunday evening, October 20, MM Soloist Leander Carlier won ARIA, a singing competition on the Dutch TV channel NPO1. In addition to a trophy, he also secured a place at the Dutch National Opera Studio (Amsterdam).
Get out the napkins because La Monnaie is participating in The Biggest Spaghetti Fest in the World! On Saturday, November 23, at 12:30 p.m., we are offering 75 vegetarian meals, accompanied by a visit to our Workshops, in support of non-profit organisation Accolage.
Carpooling to La Monnaie with other opera lovers? Besides being more sustainable, it’s nicer and cheaper than going alone! La Monnaie is the first cultural venue in Belgium to join forces with Slinger, a simple tool which allows you to arrange a ride with another spectator from your area in just a few clicks.
