Under the sky of Paris - the refinement of French music, with tenor Ştefan von Korch and soprano Oana Maria Şerban

 Dalles Hall Bucharest

July 16, 2025, 7:00 PM

Tenor Ştefan von Korch, soloist, host and artistic coordinator of Musical Extravaganza details: «Music is the soul of Paris. From the vibrant chords of a violinist on the Pont des Arts to the great concert halls, where the delicate sounds of classical music intertwine with the echoes of immortal operas, every corner of the city resonates with art and emotion. And this is the state of grace that we will musically recreate in the concert "Sous le ciel de Paris"»

From seductive classical chords, like a walk under the moonlight on the quays of the Seine, to burning chansons that complete the bohemian atmosphere of Parisian cafes, or famous duets that have been sung on the grand stage of the Paris Opera, the event will be more than a concert, it will be a state of mind, inspired by the refined and passionate French lyrical repertoire, but also by the romantic and colorful horizon of chansons.

About the protagonists

** Ştefan von Korch – Tenor  **

With an exponential, national and international evolution, Ştefan von Korch started the year on the stage of the Transylvania State Philharmonic, in Carmina Burana, his "signature" work, continuing at the Iași National Opera in the role of Camille de Jolidon from "The Merry Widow 2.0" directed by Andrei Şerban, but also in the series of concerts Musical Extravaganza, for which he is the soloist-amphitrion and artistic coordinator.

Ștefan von Korch concluded 2024 with notable appearances at the Ion Dacian National Operetta and Musical Theater, at the Sala Palatului and at the Philharmonic Orchestras of Târgu-Mureș and Timișoara, and during the summer he debuted in Carmina Burana at the Palermo Clasica Festival and in a grand concert spectacle in Spain. Also during last year he performed on the stage of the Târgu-Mureș Philharmonic the vocal-symphonic work Stabat Mater by G. Rossini, considered a demonstration of virtuosity for any tenor, and the work Lobgesang by F. Mendelssohn, he was invited to the Opera in Iași, in the bubbly role of Camille de Jolidon, from The Merry Widow 2.0 directed by Andrei Șerban and at the Romanian Opera in Timișoara in the staging of The Merry Widow signed by Mario Di Carlo.

In 2023 the tenor made the hearts of the spectators vibrate with masterful interpretations of the score specific to his voice from Carmina Burana, for which he is considered a benchmark and was the only Romanian soloist in a tour of 27 cities in China. Other milestones in his career include leading roles in operas and operettas presented on the biggest stages in Romania: "The Barber of Seville", "The Elixir of Love" and "Falstaff" (Bucharest National Opera), "Rigoletto," „Don Pasquale, " "The Merry Widow" and "The Merry Widow 2.0" (Iași National Opera), "I Puritani" (national premiere) "Rigoletto" and "The Barber of Seville" (Cluj-Napoca Romanian Opera) and others.

Oana-Maria Șerban – soprano

 The talented coloratura soprano sang in the Gardens of the Palace of Versailles, on the occasion of the opening of the Olympic Games in Paris, performed at the Musikverein in Vienna in the role of Dochița from the Operetta "Crai nou", alongside the National Opera of Bucharest and debuted at the National Opera of Bucharest in 2023 in the roles of Olympia from the opera The Tales of Hoffmann, by J. Offenbach, Gilda from the opera Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi, and most recently Susanna, from the opera The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. She is the favorite heroine of the little ones in memorable roles on the stage of the Comic Opera for children, where she was, among others, Rosina from the opera The Barber of Seville, Clorinda from the opera Cinderella, both by Gioachino Rossini, Norina from the opera Don Pasquale and Adina, from the opera The Elixir of Love, by Gaetano Donizetti.

**ALEXANDRU BURCĂ (Pianist) **

Alexandru Burcă brings brilliance to the piano scores of numerous performances of the Ion Dacian National Operetta and Musical Theatre in Bucharest, is the stage partner of actress Oana Pellea in the show "Callas," presented on the stage of the National Opera in Bucharest and pianist in many other performances of the institution, delights the audience with magical touches of the piano keys in musicals like "Mamma Mia" and "Shrek" and signed the music for the production "Ileana the Brave."

He has given concerts and recitals at the Romanian Athenaeum, the 'George Enescu' International Festival, Romanian Television, Romanian Broadcasting Society, Bucharest Municipality Museum – Șuțu Palace, 'George Cavadia' Philharmonic, Bacau Philharmonic, National Museum of Art, Kazakhstan, Russia, Moldova, France, Germany, Portugal, Norway, Italy, Canada.

About the season Musical Extravaganza

The Musical Extravaganza season. The concerts are intended to offer the public the joy of meeting representative names of the lyrical scene, in a more intimate setting, which offers a different perspective on the artistic act compared to that of the imposing opera stage, but also to bring the classical genre closer to audiences of all ages. Spectators are invited to admire their favorite soloists in a select atmosphere, complemented by a chamber accompaniment, which highlights the performers in a warm and personal light.

The events are hosted at Sala Dalles, a choice that is no coincidence. The protagonists of Musical Extravaganza invite the public to a space with tradition and history in the cultural landscape and take to the stage on which, over time, great musicians such as George Enescu (26 concerts), Dinu Lipatti, Mihai Jora, Ionel Perlea, Ion Voicu or Virginia Zeani have performed.