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“It was impossible not to be swept away…Naamat’s staging, strong in its narrative clarity, had an understated brilliance.”

— The Guardian

“With this production, Noa Naamat achieves an exemplary plea for understanding, compassion, and mutual respect as the foundation for peace.”

— klassik.com

“Naamat achieves the remarkable feat of demonstrating maximum topicality while remaining true to the work.”

— Echo-online

“With international rising star Noa Naamat in charge of stage direction, the drama proceeded at just the right pace, forward-driving and funny without lapsing into zaniness”.

— Cleveland Classical

“Director Noa Naamat has created a stylish, kinetically expressive production that feels completely in sympathy with the composer’s world.”

— Backtrack

“Naamat emphasizes “relevance” in her approach. She brings the story into the present day, with very vivid character direction.”

— Die Deutsche Bühne

“Noa Naamat’s clutter-free production reveals the sparse beauty of Hans Werner Henze’s score…It’s sexy, unsettling stuff, often mesmerising to watch.”

— The Guardian

“This culminating performance, shot through with the fiery pulse of youth, could not have been more alive…The most visually entertaining Prom of the season.”

— The Arts Desk

“Everyone enjoyed themselves immensely in Naamat’s fun and frolics!”

— Seen and Heard International

News & Press Releases

Aida reimagined
Staatstheater Darmstadt

Aida reimagined

Inspired by the current conflicts in the Middle East, Noa Naamat's new production of Aida explores the question of how, even in a harsh and brutal war, the fragile possibility of peace can still be found.

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Creating a new version of Faust
Mascarade Opera Artists

Creating a new version of Faust

The cast of Faust is working with director Noa Naamat, who here offers a glimpse into her work with the Mascarade Opera Artists and this special version of Gounod's opera.

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New 'Porgy and Bess' closes Beijing Music Festival
China Daily

New 'Porgy and Bess' closes Beijing Music Festival

A new production of Porgy and Bess, directed by Noa Naamat, closes the 27th Beijing Music Festival, marking the Chinese premiere of Gershwin's iconic opera.

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Noa Naamat featured at Cape Town Opera's La Triviata segment
Cape Town Opera

Noa Naamat featured at Cape Town Opera's La Triviata segment

Before travelling to China, Noa Naamat, the Director of Cape Town Opera's new production of Porgy and Bess shares insights on her creative process and inspirations in both music and life.

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Opera di­rec­tor Noa Naa­mat: "Le nozze di Fi­garo is sheer bril­liance!"
Helsinki Music Centre

Opera di­rec­tor Noa Naa­mat: "Le nozze di Fi­garo is sheer bril­liance!"

An interview with Noa Naamat in preparation for her new production of Le nozze di Figaro at the Helsinki Music Centre.

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La Bohème Opens the Season at the Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater
Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater

La Bohème Opens the Season at the Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater

Noa Naamat sits with Holger Kankel to talk about her home in Israel and her concept for her new production of La Bohème at the Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater.

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In conversation with Israeli Opera Director Noa Naamat
Staatsoperette Dresden

In conversation with Israeli Opera Director Noa Naamat

An interview with Noa Naamat in preparation for her new production of Die lustigen Weiber von Windsor at the Staatsoperette Dresden.

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Directing Debut at the Staatsoperette Dresden 22/23
Staatsoperette Dresden

Directing Debut at the Staatsoperette Dresden 22/23

Noa Naamat talks about her upbringing and attraction to the world of opera before making her directing debut at the Staatsoperette Dresden.

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Benvenuto Cellini DVD wins ‘Best Opera Recording’
Oper! Award Winner

Benvenuto Cellini DVD wins ‘Best Opera Recording’

Noa Naamat’s production of Benvenuto Cellini was filmed at the Opéra Royal in the Palace of Versailles. This performance has received the 2020 Oper! Award for the 'Best Opera Recording’.

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Phaedra is nominated for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Opera’
Olivier Award Nomination

Phaedra is nominated for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Opera’

Noa Naamat’s new production of Henze’s Phaedra at the Royal Opera House, London has been nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Opera in the 2020 Olivier Award ceremony.

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Guardian’s top 10 classical music events of 2019
The Guardian

Guardian’s top 10 classical music events of 2019

The Guardian has chosen Noa Naamat’s production of Berlioz’s Benvenuto Cellini at the BBC Proms as one of their top 10 classical music events of 2019.

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New DVD Release!
Château de Versailles Spectacles

New DVD Release!

The performance of Benvenuto Cellini was filmed at the Opéra Royal in the Palace of Versailles and is available to buy on DVD from the Château de Versailles Spectacles website.

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Women in Opera | Director’s Cut
Opera Now Magazine

Women in Opera | Director’s Cut

Opera Now asked seven female directors who have growing influence on the international opera scene to share their interpretation of a female operatic character who inspires them.

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Nachgefragt! Die Lustigen Weiber von Windsor
Staatsoperette Dresden

Nachgefragt! Die Lustigen Weiber von Windsor

In preparation for her debut at the Staatsoperette Dresden with a new production of Die Lustigen Weiber von Windsor, Stage Director Noa Naamat answers the opera house’s Nachgefragt section.

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Director’s Note | Phaedra
Royal Opera House, London

Director’s Note | Phaedra

Opera Director Noa Naamat provides an insight into her concept and ideas for her new production of Henze’s Phaedra at the Royal Opera House.

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A Chance for Young Artists to Shine on the Opera Stage
Royal Opera House, London

A Chance for Young Artists to Shine on the Opera Stage

An interview with Noa Naamat in preparation for her new production of Henze’s Phaedra at the Royal Opera House, London.

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Questions for Covent Garden Guest Director Noa Naamat
Baldwin Wallace Conservatory

Questions for Covent Garden Guest Director Noa Naamat

Noa Naamat in an interview about her upcoming new production of Cimarosa’s Il matrimonio segreto at Baldwin Wallace Conservatory, Ohio, USA.

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