Kristina Mkhitaryan, Louise Alder, Xabier Anduaga, Christina Nilsson Headline Oper Frankfurt 2026-27 Season
By David SalazarOper Frankfurt has announced its 2026-27 season, marking Intendant Bernd Loebe’s 25th season with the company.
New Productions
Karsten Januschke conducts Tchaikovsky’s “Mazeppa” in a Frankfurt premiere, directed by Matthew Wild with set and costume designs by Herbert Murauer. The production is acquired from the Tirol Festival in Erl.
Performance Date: Sept. 13, 2026
George Petrou conducts Mozart’s “Zaide” directed by David Hermann, presented at the Bockenheimer Depot.
Performance Date: Sept. 30, 2026
Václav Luks conducts Händel’s “Ottone” directed by Jetske Mijnssen with set and costume designs by Ben Baur.
Performance Date: Oct. 11, 2026
Thomas Guggeis conducts Chausson’s “Le roi Arthus” in a Frankfurt premiere, directed by Manuel Schmitt. The production is a co-production with the National Theatre, Prague.
Performance Date: Nov. 8, 2026
Thomas Guggeis and Simone Di Felice conduct Verdi’s “Un ballo in maschera” directed by Andrea Breth with set designs by Johannes Leiacker.
Performance Date: Dec. 6, 2026
Karsten Januschke conducts Händel’s “Flavio” in a Frankfurt premiere, directed by Tilman Köhler, presented at the Bockenheimer Depot.
Performance Date: Dec. 19, 2026
Patrick Hahn conducts Prokofiev’s “The Love for Three Oranges” directed by Damiano Michieletto with set designs by Paolo Fantin.
Performance Date: Feb. 14, 2027
Lukas Rommelspacher conducts Sebastian Schwab’s “A Skateboarder’s Heart” in a world premiere, directed by Max Koch.
Performance Date: Feb. 20, 2027
Francesco Lanzillotta and Simone Di Felice conduct Respighi’s “La fiamma” in a Frankfurt premiere, directed by Hans Walter Richter.
Performance Date: March 14, 2027
Thomas Guggeis conducts Martinů’s “The Greek Passion” in a Frankfurt premiere, directed by Matthew Wild with set designs by Herbert Murauer.
Performance Date: April 25, 2027
Michael Wendeberg conducts Lucia Ronchetti’s “Battaglia – The Women of Palermo” in a world premiere, directed by Claus Guth.
Performance Date: June 6, 2027
Revivals
Simone Di Felice conducts Puccini’s “Turandot” directed by Andrea Breth.
Performance Date: Aug. 22, 2026
Takeshi Moriuchi and Alden Gatt conduct Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” directed by Mariame Clément. The production is generously supported by DZ Bank.
Performance Date: Aug. 23, 2026
Tim Anderson conducts Schönberg and Martin’s “Waiting for Today” directed by David Hermann.
Performance Date: Sept. 19, 2026
Giuliano Carella conducts Rossini’s “Tancredi” directed by Manuel Schmitt.
Performance Date: Oct. 16, 2026
Alden Gatt and Thomas Guggeis conduct Humperdinck’s “Hänsel und Gretel” directed by Keith Warner.
Performance Date: Nov. 13, 2026
Takeshi Moriuchi conducts Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Christmas Eve” directed by Christof Loy with set designs by Johannes Leiacker.
Performance Date: Dec. 11, 2026
Jonathan Darlington conducts Wagner’s “Tannhäuser” directed by Matthew Wild with set designs by Herbert Murauer.
Performance Date: Jan. 17, 2027
Lothar Koenigs conducts Strauss’ “Salome” directed by Barrie Kosky with set and costume designs by Katrin Lea Tag.
Performance Date: Jan. 23, 2027
Julia Jones conducts Händel’s “Alcina” directed by Johannes Erath with set and costume designs by Kaspar Glarner.
Performance Date: Feb. 20, 2027
Thomas Guggeis conducts Wagner’s “Die Walküre” directed by Vera Nemirova with set designs by Jens Kilian.
Performance Date: March 26, 2027
Thomas Guggeis conducts Wagner’s “Das Rheingold” directed by Vera Nemirova with set designs by Jens Kilian.
Performance Date: April 4, 2027
Benjamin Reiners conducts Adam’s “Le postillon de Lonjumeau” directed by Hans Walter Richter. The production is acquired from the Tirol Festival in Erl.
Performance Date: May 7, 2027
Pier Giorgio Morandi conducts Verdi’s “Aida” directed by Lydia Steier with set designs by Katharina Schlipf.
Performance Date: May 15, 2027
Giedrė Šlekytė conducts Poulenc’s “Dialogues des Carmélites” directed by Claus Guth with set designs by Martina Segna.
Performance Date: June 13, 2027
Recitals
The company will present a recital with soprano Louise Alder and tenor Mauro Peter.
Performance Date: Sept. 8, 2026
Mezzo-soprano Kelsey Lauritano will give a recital.
Performance Date: Nov. 3, 2026
Soprano Kristina Mkhitaryan will give a recital.
Performance Date: Dec. 15, 2026
Baritone Johannes Martin Kränzle will give a recital.
Performance Date: Jan. 12, 2027
Tenor Ismael Jordi will give a recital.
Performance Date: March 9, 2027
Tenor Xabier Anduaga will give a recital.
Performance Date: April 20, 2027
Soprano Christina Nilsson will give a recital.
Performance Date: May 18, 2027
Baritone Huw Montague Rendall will give a recital.
Performance Date: June 1, 2027
