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Britten's The Turn of the Screw
Britten’s chamber opera The Turn of the Screw—as enigmatic as it is striking—reflects, through its fragmented structure, the protagonist’s seemingly piecemeal and possibly distorted perceptions and memories.
to 21 April![]()
Symphoniekonzert VI
For Symphony Concert VI, the Staatskapelle, conducted by Chief Conductor Christian Thielemann, presents a varied programme featuring songs by Richard Strauss, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 and the Overture to Egmont.
at 13 & 14 April![]()
Ariadne auf Naxos from Richard Strauss
Hardly any other opera explores the theme of fidelity – both to one’s art and to one’s partner – as deeply as Ariadne auf Naxos. Look forward to an outstanding cast, including Camilla Nylund and Serena Sáenz.
to 23 April![]()
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.
from 22 April![]()
Aida
Noticeably, Giuseppe Verdi’s score reveals that his aim was not to set history to music. Rather, he criticizes an inhuman society. In his production of Aida director Calixto Bieito focuses on the Kammerspiel-like passages of the opera as well as the conflict between the political events surrounding the piece at the time it was produced and the present day.
from 25 April![]()