Operngala in Berlin – Berlin, November 2, 2026

On November 2, 2026, the Berliner Philharmoniker will host a large-scale opera gala with the participation of stars of the world stage and the renowned orchestra Filharmonie Brno under the baton of maestro Arkady Beryn.

The program will include famous works by Giuseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini and Gaetano Donizetti. Leading soloists of the international opera scene - tenor René Barbera, baritone Florian Sempey and soprano Alisa Medvedeva- will take to the stage.

Arkady Beryn is a renowned European conductor who has been a key figure on the European academic music scene for many years. During his career Arkady Beryn has collaborated with leading international musicians and opera performers such as José Carreras, Anna Netrebko and Roberto Alagna, as well as performing with leading orchestras in Europe and Israel.

The Filharmonie Brno Orchestra is considered one of Europe's leading symphony orchestras and has performed extensively at major venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York.

American tenor René Barbera is considered one of the leading lyric tenors of his generation. He regularly appears at the Opéra de Paris, Bayerische Staatsoper and Teatro di San Carlo.

French baritone Florian Sempey is among the most sought-after opera singers in Europe. He is known for his roles at the Royal Opera House London and the Opéra national de Paris.

Soprano Alisa Medvedeva is rapidly conquering the international stage thanks to her bright timbre and expressive style of performance. Alisa Medvedeva has collaborated with Andrea Bocelli, Plácido Domingo and Il Divo.