“Norma” in Berlin
Bel canto fascism at the Lindenoper: in Berlin, Vasily Barkhatov presents a “Norma” set against a backdrop of Italian pottery[…]
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Author: Sebastian Barnstorf
“Die tote Stadt” in Hanover
106 years after its original premiere, the State Opera in Hanover is staging Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s ‚Die tote Stadt‘ for[…]
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“Rheingold” in Prague
Of love and power at the World Tree: Sláva Daubnerová portrays the journey from beginning to end, from Alpha to[…]
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“Walküre” in Halberstadt
Down-to-earth and mediating: the Harztheater presents a ‘Valkyrie’ that captivates its audience and brings Wagner’s world drama out of the[…]
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“Salomé” in Wrocław
Psychogram of an Abused Woman: The Wrocław Opera presents a Salome full of intense sonic and visual splendour, revealing abysses[…]
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“Lohengrin” in Hanover
My Dear Swan: In Hanover, Richard Brunel presents a bird-laden Lohengrin of remarkable depth and complexity, offering the most comprehensive[…]
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“Tannhäuser” in Magdeburg
Psychological Portrait and Church Critique: Adele Thomas presents a successful and compelling interpretation of Tannhäuser in her Wagner debut at[…]
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“Rosenkavalier” in Hanover
With a bouquet of flowers, charm, but no bowler hat: Christian Stückl presents a new ‘Rosenkavalier’ for the Hanover State[…]
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“Die Vögel” in Brunswick
Parable in pastel: Kerstin Steeb keeps all options open in her new production of Walter Braunfels’ “Birds” for the Staatstheater[…]
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“Akhnaten” in Berlin
Fighting the heretic king: Barrie Kosky devotes himself entirely to the music in his new production of Philip Glass’ ‘Akhnaten’[…]
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