Max Emanuel Cencic

On 7 May 2026, the upcoming Bayreuth Baroque was presented at the Representation of the Free State of Bavaria in Berlin, an evening celebrating the richness of Baroque opera and the cultural significance of the festival’s new season. The presentation brought together artistic director and world-renowned countertenor @maxcencic , managing director Dr. Clemens Lukas, artistic director @georg.lang , soprano @evazalenga , and technical director Kai Fischer, alongside 150 distinguished guests from the worlds of music, culture, and public life. Special thanks to Dr. Marco Lorenz, Head of the Representation of the Free State of Bavaria in Berlin, and Florian Luderschmid, President of the Government of Upper Franconia, for their warm hospitality and continued support of the arts. 📸 © Bayerische Staatskanzlei | Henning Schacht

🎼 Claudio Monteverdi (1567–1643): “Pur ti miro, pur ti godo” – L’Incoronazione di Poppea Poppea: Sonya Yoncheva @sonyayoncheva Nero: Max Emanuel Cenčić @maxcencic Orchestra: Le Concert d’Astrée conducted by Emmanuelle Haïm @leconcertdastree To accompany your Sunday gently, here is the famous love duet between Poppea and Nero, performed by soprano Sonya Yoncheva and countertenor Max Emanuel Cenčić. Filmed at the Opéra de Lille, this production brings together stage director Jean-François Sivadier and conductor Emmanuelle Haïm for a direct and embodied approach, as close as possible to human passions. 🔎 Full concert available on the Total Baroque Magazine website ✸✸✸✸✸ 🎼 Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643) : « Pur ti miro, pur ti godo » – L’Incoronazione di Poppea Poppea : Sonya Yoncheva Nerone : Max Emanuel Cenčić Orchestre : Le Concert d’Astrée dirigé par Emmanuelle Haïm Pour accompagner votre dimanche en douceur, le célèbre duo d’amour entre Poppée et Néron, interprété par la soprano Sonya Yoncheva et le contre-ténor Max Emanuel Cenčić. Filmée à l’Opéra de Lille, cette production réunit le metteur en scène Jean-François Sivadier et la cheffe d’orchestre Emmanuelle Haïm pour une approche directe et incarnée, au plus près des passions humaines. 🔎 Concert complet disponible sur le site de Total Baroque Magazine

🎭 “What makes this production unique — especially with its Bollywood-inspired world?” In this interview, director Max Emanuel Cencic reveals how Alessandro nell’Indie transforms into a vibrant, cinematic universe — where Baroque opera meets the color, movement, and storytelling energy of Bollywood. ✨ A bold fusion of cultures, styles, and emotions—reimagining a rediscovered masterpiece for today’s stage. 🎭 Directed by @maxcencic 🎶 Conductor: @martyna_pastuszka 🎻 @ohorkiestra @sumonrudra_ @stefan_sbonnik_tenor

🎭 “What first drew you to Alessandro nell’Indie and what was your initial vision?” Director @maxcencic shares how his journey with Alessandro nell’Indie began, from the first spark of inspiration to the creation of a bold and visually striking production. ✨ A glimpse into the ideas and imagination behind this unique staging, where Baroque tradition meets a vibrant, contemporary aesthetic. 🎭 Directed by @maxcencic 🎶 Conductor: @martyna_pastuszka 🎻 @ohorkiestra @theateranderwien @jakearditti

🎭 “What speaks to you most in the story of Alessandro, Cleofide, and Poro?” In this interview, director Max Emanuel Cencic reflects on the emotional core of Alessandro nell’Indie, a story shaped by love, loyalty, and impossible choices. At the heart of the opera lies a powerful triangle: Alessandro, driven by desire and conquest; Cleofide, torn between duty and feeling; and Poro, holding on to dignity in defeat. ✨ Discover how these timeless conflicts come to life on stage. 🎭 Directed by @maxcencic 🎶 Musical direction: @martyna_pastuszka 🎻 @ohorkiestra 🎥 @tomas_ivanek_ 📸 Marco Sommer @theateranderwien @maayanlicht

✨ TWO DAYS UNTIL THE PREMIERE! Alessandro nell’Indie at @theateranderwien A true Baroque highlight comes to Vienna this April: the celebrated Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival production of Leonardo Vinci’s Alessandro nell’Indie, directed by @maxcencic , arrives for its Austrian premiere. 📅 Premiere: 10 April 2026 📅 Further performances: 12, 14, 17, 19 & 21 April A story of love, loyalty, jealousy, and sacrifice unfolds as Alessandro finds himself torn between power and passion, while Cleofide remains faithful to Poro. Metastasio’s timeless drama returns to the stage in a vibrant, Bollywood-inspired production blending visual opulence with Baroque intensity. 🎶 Musical direction: @martyna_pastuszka 🎻 @ohorkiestra 🎼 Arnold Schoenberg Chor (chorus master: Erwin Ortner) 🌟 Cast: @bruno_desanunes (Cleofide) @dennisorell (Poro) @maayanlicht (Alessandro) @jakearditti (Erissena) @ntamagna (Timagene) @stefan_sbonnik_tenor (Gandarte) 🎭 Creative team: Max Emanuel Cencic (Director) @conniebaker_ (Assistant Director) Martyna Pastuszka (Conductor) @domenico_franchi (Stage Design) @giuseppe.palella1 (Costume Design) David Debrinay (Light Design) @sumonrudra_ (Choreography) @tamaramascaraofficial (Make up) 💃 Featuring dancers: @michailkri @dimitriskaralis2 @damianosefs @panayiotisdionys @vagelis_liop @imthanos @_.prifti._ @idirchatar @alex.nous @anastasis.kii 🎭 Actors: Ed Betton, Benjamin Smart Performed in Italian with German & English surtitles 🎤 Introduction 30 minutes before each performance A co-production with the Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival & MusikTheater an der Wien

👑 Max Emanuel Cencic in his signature role of Tolomeo On 11th March, @maxcencic returned to his signature role of Tolomeo in a new production of Handel’s Giulio Cesare at the @operzuerich . The production runs for seven performances from 11–28 March 2026, under the musical direction of Gianluca Capuano and staged by Davide Livermore. 🔗 cencic.com/schedule/ 📸 OMC – Marco Borelli

@maxcencic performs “Dall’ondoso periglio… Aure, deh per pietà” from Giulio Cesare by George Frideric Handel in his concert Handel Arias for Senesino. Joined by @george_petrou_artist and @kamerata_armonia_atenea , Cencic brings dramatic intensity and virtuosity to this powerful scena written for the legendary Senesino. 🎥 Watch the full concert on YouTube!

Watch the full-length video on YouTube showing how composer @adamlukasmusic and Artistic Director @maxcencic @Max Emanuel Cencic created the immersive light show @light_of_creation_votivkirche @Light of Creation at @votivkirche @Votivkirche in Vienna. The music was brought to life by our #ViennaSynchronOrchestra. 🎶

🎶 Max Emanuel Cencic at Versailles On 30 January 2026, @maxcencic presents a brilliant programme of Handel, Vivaldi, and Porpora at the @operaroyal.chateaudeversailles with @ohorkiestra under @martyna_pastuszka . ✨ The reel features Porpora’s Quando s’oscura il cielo from Carlo il Calvo, previously recorded with @george_petrou_artist and @kamerata_armonia_atenea , a haunting glimpse into Cencic’s Baroque artistry.

@maxcencic speaks about Handel’s Floridante, an opera of psychological subtlety, intrigue, and powerful emotions. Rarely performed and long unjustly overlooked, Floridante reveals Handel at his most direct and affecting, with music that goes straight to the heart. Originally composed under difficult circumstances in 1721, the opera fell into obscurity. Not because of its quality, but because of fate. This year, Max Emanuel Cencic, together with Markellos Chryssicos, brings this forgotten masterpiece back to the stage, revealing its dramatic intensity, emotional depth, and timeless relevance. 🎭 Floridante by George Frideric Handel Musical Direction & Harpsichord: Markellos Chryssicos Stage Director: Max Emanuel Cencic Set Design: Helmut Stürmer (†) Costumes & Stage Completion: @corina_gramosteanu Lighting: Christoph Pöschko Assistant Director: @conniebaker_ Cast: Max Emanuel Cencic (Floridante) @evazalenga (Rossane) @sonjarunje (Elmira) @bruno_desanunes (Timante) Pavel Kudinov (Oronte) @yannisfrancois (Coralbo) 🎻 @wroclawbaroqueorchestra Resident Orchestra of the Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival 2026 🎬 Watch now and discover why Floridante is one of Handel’s most unjustly neglected operas, and why it deserves its place at the heart of Bayreuth Baroque 2026. 📸 @foglia_px & @giuliano_danieli_

On September 4, Floridante by George Frideric Handel opens the 2026 Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival — a new production presented by Festival Director @maxcencic , placing this rediscovered masterpiece at the heart of the 2026 season. The musical direction is in the hands of Markellos Chryssicos, leading the @wroclawbaroqueorchestra , specialists in bringing Baroque works to vivid and expressive life. 🎬 In this video, Max Emanuel Cencic introduces Floridante and offers an overview of the entire festival program, presenting concert series featuring @andreasscholl1 , @dennisorell , Christophe Dumax, Julia Lezhneva, @maayanlicht , @christophe_dumaux_officiel , and many more. Furthermore, Max Emanuel Cencic presents special events such as brunches and gala dinners, and the opening of a new opera house in Bayreuth. 🎭 Watch now and discover the world of Bayreuth Baroque from opera to concerts, encounters, and celebration. 📸 @foglia_px & @giuliano_danieli_ @evazalenga | @sonjarunje | @bruno_desanunes | @yannisfrancois | @petr_nekoranec | @emokebarath | @andreasscholl1 | @federicofiorio | @dennisorell | @thibaultnoally | @lesaccents | @gerd_amelung