Dutch National Opera to Present ‘Die ersten Menschen’

The Dutch National Opera is set to present Rudi Stephan’s “Die ersten Menschen.” The work tells the story of the first family in the Biblical history of humanity, Adahm, Chawa, and their two sons Kajin and Chabel. Directed by Calixto Bieito, the director situates the primeval conflict in a modern-day setting reminiscent of the family dinner in Luis Buñuel’s film {…}

Kyle Ketelsen & Annette Dasch Headline Dutch National Opera Stream of ‘Die ersten Menschen’

The Dutch National Opera will stream its recent production of Rudi Stephan’s “Die ersten Menschen” via ARTE Opera starting on June 25, 2021. The long-forgotten opera was directed by Calixto Bieito in the first performances of the work worldwide since 1988. François-Xavier Roth conducted an ensemble that starred Kyle Ketelsen, Annette Dasch, Leigh Melrose, and John Osborn. The opera explores {…}

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Dutch National Opera to Present ‘Die ersten Menschen’

Kyle Ketelsen & Annette Dasch Headline Dutch National Opera Stream of ‘Die ersten Menschen’