Tonight, the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet will host the premiere of the new ballet production ‘Nutcracker’. In an unprecedented move, tickets for all six performances sold out in record time.

The curtain rises tonight at 7:00 PM for six enchanting nights of magic. This time, Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece will be conducted by the renowned Spanish conductor, Sergio Alapont, celebrated for the passion, energy, and inspiration he brings to the podium.

Alapont is one of the leading conductors of his generation. He has conducted at some of the world’s most prestigious opera houses, including Teatro Real in Madrid, Opéra-Théâtre de l’Eurometropole in Metz, Opéra National du Rhin, and Glyndebourne Festival. He also made a successful debut in the United States conducting ‘La Rondine’ at the Minnesota Opera.

His extensive repertoire spans both opera and symphonic works, and he has collaborated with renowned orchestras such as the London Philharmonic Orchestra, RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Orchestre National d’Ile de France, and Arena di Verona. Alapont has worked with internationally acclaimed artists like Plácido Domingo, Gregory Kunde, and Anna Pirozzi. His recordings have been released by prestigious labels, including Universal Music, Signum Classics, and RAI.

In 2016, Alapont was awarded the “Best Conductor” title at the GBOSCAR – L’Eccellenza dell’Opera for his exceptional performances of ‘Aida’ at Teatro di Sassari.

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