Daegu Opera House Presents ‘Der Rosenkavalier’

By David Salazar

The Daegu Opera House presented “Der Rosenkavalier” as part of the 21st Daegu International Opera Festival.

The showcase, which took place on Oct. 4 and 5, 2024, marked the first time in 30 years that the famed opera was staged in Korea.

The production starred Jo Jiyoung as the Marschallin; Park Kihyun as Baron Ochs; Kim Seonjeong and An Teaa sharing the role of Octavian; and Lee Hyejung and Park Soyoung alternating as Sophie. Other cast members include Kim Hyojong, Kwon Seongjun, Jung Jeahak, You Hoje, Lee Huidon, Lee Arum, Park Noori, Lee Kihyun, Lee Yoseop, Zhang Jichao, Tian Muzhou, Woo Youngbeen, So Youngsub, Park Yesol, Han Seungyup, Hwang Junweon, and Park Junmo.

Evan-Alexis Christ conducted the production by Zoran Todorovich.

“Der Rosenkavalier” is a comic opera in three acts by Richard Strauss that premiered in 1911 at the Königliches Opernhaus, Dresden.

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