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Jürgen Flimm's production of Le nozze di Figaro
Mozart was particularly interested in music theater, both opera seria and opera buffa. Figaro, already a success during his lifetime, has become a prime example of a “musical comedy”. Flimm's production brings Mozart's comedic masterpiece to life by giving the characters space to open up their emotional worlds, articulate their desires and inclinations and sharpen and resolve conflicts in the relaxed atmosphere of the countryside near the sea.
to 15 October![]()
Puccinis Madama Butterfly
The opera is based on a novella that supposedly depicts a true story. Giacomo Puccini studied sources on Japanese music, incorporated original melodies and drew inspiration for his sophisticated instrumentation and distinctive timbres. Eike Gramss's production delicately depicts the clash of two cultures in a dazzling Japanese world.
to 24 October![]()
Tosca
With a stringent dramaturgy and pronounced realism, Puccini created one of his most rugged and dramatic works - a milestone in opera history. In Alvis Hermanis' production, the singers move through a psychologically dense narrative.
from 25 October![]()