A devilish deal 😈 Disillusioned with life, the aged philosopher Faust calls upon Satan to help him. The devil Méphistophélès appears and strikes a bargain with the philosopher: Faust can have youth and the love of the beautiful Marguerite, but only in exchange for his soul. Gounod’s opera Faust premiered on this day in Paris in 1859, and was one of the world’s most popular operas from the 1860s to World War II Immerse yourself in the decadence and elegance of 1870s Paris in David McVicar’s spec

Tonight on OperaVision: Faust [Working title] from De Nationale Opera - Dutch National Opera Taking Goethe's character as its starting point, Faust [working title] is large-scale collage performance with chorus, orchestra, soloists and a wealth of music ranging from classical to lesser-known repertoire. | OperaVision

72 reactions · 26 shares | Faust is the story of an ageing scholar who curses God and makes a deal with the devil. Sir David McVicar’s production is grand opera at its best with lavish costumes and stunning sets recreating iconic Paris landmarks. ️ Watch the trailer! | Opera Australia | Facebook

30K views · 1.2K reactions | Legendary Bulgarian bass Nicolai Ghiaurov (1929-2004) sings "Le veau d'or" from Gounod’s Faust - 1966 #opera #NicolaiGhiaurov #bass #Gounod #Faust #operasingersofinstagram #classicalmusic #musiclovers #operavocalcoach Mathieu Abelli Pro ⭐️ | Opera Vocal Coach - Mathieu Abelli | Facebook

42 reactions · 6 comments | Faust at the Sydney Opera House | This is grand opera at its very best, with lavish costumes and stunning sets. | Opera Australia | Facebook