The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced a cast change for its production of “The Queen of Spades.” The company said that Ivan Gyngazov will take over the role of Hermann from Brian Jagde for all three performances. Gyngazov has performed at the Bayerische Staatsoper, Mariinsky Theatre, Semperoper Dresden, Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin, Theater an der Wien, Teatro Petruzzelli, Opéra {…}
The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced a cast change for its May 22, 2025 performance of Verdi’s “Aida.” The company said that Marigona Qerkezi will make her debut at the Deutsche Oper Berlin, stepping into the title role of “Aida” at short notice. She will take over for Christina Nilsson, who was originally scheduled. Qerkezi noted, “It’s always a privilege, {…}
(Credit: Deutsche Oper) The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced its 2025-26 season. Premieres Detlev Glanert ‘s “Die drei Rätsel” will be conducted by Dominic Limburg and directed by Brigitte Dethier. The production will star Martina Baroni, Philipp Jekal, Chance Jonas-O’Toole, Joel Allison, Padraic Rowan, Maria Vasilevskaya, and Alexandra Oomens. Performance Dates: Oct. 11, 2025-Feb. 15, 2026 Sir Donald Runnicles will {…}
The Deutsche Oper Berlin is dedicating its April 20 performance of “Lohengrin” to the late Peter Seiffert. Seiffert died on April 14 at the age of 71. In an obituary from the Deutsche Oper Berlin, the company said, “‘Im fernen Land, unnahbar euren Schritten’ – for anyone who had the good fortune to hear Peter Seiffert sing the role of {…}
(Credit: Bettina Soss) On Feb. 14, 2025, the Deutsche Oper Berlin closed its revival of “Turandot.” The company was reviving its 2008 production by Lorenzo Fioroni, which is set in a fairy-tale realm of an indeterminable period. However, it is set in the context of a modern-day dictatorship with the riddle and execution scenes given a ritualistic, quasi-religious role. The {…}
The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced a cast change for its Feb. 8 performance of “Die Frau ohne Schatten.” The company said, “Lise Lindström takes over the role of the Dyer’s Wife from Catherine Foster.” Lindström is known for her Turandot, Senta, Elektra, and Brünnhilde, and has performed at the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Vienna State Opera, the Royal {…}
(Credit: Bernd Uhlig) The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced that it will present the Ring Cycle during the 2025-26 season. The company said that it will present full cycles from May 16 to May 31, 2026. There will be two cycles featuring Stefan Herheim’s production. Among the cast are Ya-Chung Huang (Mime), Iain Paterson and Thomas J. Mayer (Wotan), Annika {…}
The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced a cast change for its production of Puccini’s “Turandot.” The company said for the performances on Feb. 1, 7, and 14, 2025, Jorge Puerta takes over the role of Calaf from Clay Hilley. For his part, Puerta said, “!BREAKING NEWS! I couldn’t be happier to return to my house Deutsche Oper Berlin to sing Calaf {…}
Following planned arts budget cuts in Berlin, the three major Berlin opera houses, in collaboration with ballet and theater companies, released a statement. In the statement, the companies said, “We are dismayed by today’s cuts to the cultural budget. The Senate is taking the breath out of cultural life in the city. Berlin lives through its culture. The cuts that {…}
The Deutsche Oper Berlin has announced a cast change for its production of “Macbeth.” The company said that for the Dec. 4 performance, Anna Pirozzi will sing the part of Lady Macbeth from the side, while Felicia Moore will perform the role on stage. Pirozzi took to social media and said, “Tonight, I will jump in as Lady Macbeth at {…}
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 {…}