Asmik Grigorian earns acclaim in Salzburg and Bayreuth opera performances

Soprano Asmik Grigorian has received critical acclaim for her recent performances at major European opera festivals.

At the Salzburg Festival, Grigorian performed in a new production of Bizet's *Carmen*, conducted by Teodor Currentzis. While noting that the role may not perfectly suit her vocal density in lower passages, critics highlighted her "magnetic stage presence and a singing voice rich in nuances and inflections." She was paired with tenor Jonathan Tetelman, whose portrayal of Don José was described as a memorable transition from lyricism to moral disintegration.

Following her appearance in Salzburg, Grigorian performed in Wagner's *Der fliegende Holländer* at the Bayreuth Festival. Performing alongside Nicolas Brownlee, she was praised for her intense psychological depth and vocal nuance in the role of Senta. Reviewers noted an extraordinary vocal chemistry between Grigorian and Brownlee, describing her as one of the greatest artists currently on stage.