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Deutsche Oper Berlin Announces Cast Changes for ‘Die Frau Ohne Schatten’

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The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced cast changes for its production of “Die Frau ohne Schatten.” The company said “Daniela Köhler will sing and play the part of the Empress instead of Jane Archibald and Clay Hilley will sing and plays the part of the Emperor instead of David Butt Philip.  We wish both of them strength and success for {…}

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Deutsche Oper am Rhein General Director Resigns

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(Credit: © Susanne Diesner) Deutsche Oper am Rhein’s General Director Christoph Meyer has resigned from his position effective March 30, 2025. Following 15 seasons, Mayer said, “I have decided to take this step after much careful consideration and with a heavy heart. However, after medical consultation, my health unfortunately does not allow me to continue to lead Deutsche Oper am {…}

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Deutsche Oper Berlin Announces Cast Changes for ‘Les Vêpres Siciliennes’ & ‘Aida’

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The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced cast changes for “Les Vêpres Siciliennes” and “Aida.” The company said that for the May 3, 11, and 22 2025 performances, Michael Bachtazde will take over the role of Amonasro in “Aida” for George Petean. Meanwhile, for the performances on May 18, 24, and 31, Dong-Hwan Lee will take over the role of Guy {…}

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Deutsche Oper Berlin Announces Several Cast Changes for Productions

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(Credit: Auditorium, seen from the stage © Klaus Frahm) The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced several cast changes for numerous productions. The company said that Felicia Moore will take over the role of Lady Macbeth from Anastasia Bartoli in Verdi’s “Macbeth” for performances on Nov. 23, 27, 30, Dec. 4, and 8. For the performance of Verdi’s “La Traviata” on {…}

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Götz Friedrich Prize of the Deutsche Oper Berlin Opens 2024/25 Applications

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Applications for the 2024-25 Götz Friedrich Prize of the Deutsche Oper Berlin for directing works are open. The prize will be awarded to new German-language productions that premiered in public or private theatre in the 2024/25 season. Participating directors must be under the age of 35. Applications should include the director’s curriculum vitae, the name of the staged work, the {…}

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Deutsche Oper Berlin Announces Cast Changes for Three Productions

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The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced several cast changes for upcoming productions. In “The Magic Flute” the company said that for the Oct. 19 performance, Kieran Carrel will take over the role of Tamino for Kangyoon Shine Lee while on Nov. 17, Kangyoon Shine Lee will take over the role of Tamino for Kieran Carrel. For performances of “La Traviata” {…}

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Mezzo.TV to Present ‘La Fiamma’ from Deutsche Oper Berlin

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(Credit: Monika Ritterhaus) Mezzo.tv is set to present Resphigi’s “La Fiamma” from the Deutsche Oper Berlin on Oct. 7, 2024. The new production is directed by Christof Loy and is conducted by Carlo Rizzi. Olesya Golovneva, Georgy Vasiliev, Ivan Inverardi, Martina Serafin, Doris Soffel, Sua Jo, Cristina Toledo, Martina Baroni, Karis Tucker, Caren Van Oijen, Patrick Guetti, Manuel Fuentes, Caitlin Gotimerc, and {…}

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Deutsche Oper Berlin 2024-25 Review: Carmen

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(Photo Credit: Bettina Stöß / Photo courtesy of Deutsche Oper Berlin) Voices that move your heart and acting that moves your heart – this is Opera. With a tux in Vienna or a smart-casual look in Covent Garden. Champagne or water. Sustained attention or simply laying back and enjoying the night. Pleasing surprises and unbelievable disappointments. From the Met to {…}