The Semperoper Dresden has announced a cast change for its production of “Don Giovanni.” The company noted that Riccardo Fassi will step in for Peter Mattei as Don Giovanni on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Fassi is an Italian bass who has performed at the Teatro Sociale di Como, Wiener Staatsoper, Teatro alla Scala, Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, Teatro Regio di {…}
Semperoper Dresden has announced its 2022-23 season featuring 10 brand new and 30 returning productions in both opera & ballet and its Junge Szene program. Here is a look at the opera productions Premieres “chasing waterfalls Angus Lee/phase7/kling klang klong” makes its world premiere conducted by the composer Angus Lee and staged by Sven Sören Beyer. The cast includes Eir {…}
The Semperoper Dresden has announced a cast change for its Feb. 27 performance of “Don Giovanni.” The company noted that Iurii Samoilov will replace Peter Mattei in the title role. The Ukrainian baritone has performed at the Bolshoi Theatre, Salzburg Festival, Rossini Opera Festival, and Oper Frankfurt, among others. He is well known for his interpretations of Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Rossini, and {…}
Dutch lawyer Roger Cox has been awarded the 2022 International Peace Prize “Dresden Prize.” The award recognizes Cox’s groundbreaking contribution to the fight to meet global climate goals through legal means. The prize is endowed with 10,000 euros and is sponsored by the Klaus Tschira Foundation. The award is given by Friends of Dresden Germany e.V. in cooperation with the {…}
The Semperoper Dresden has announced a cast change for its performance of “Tosca” on Feb. 12, 2022. The company noted that Quinn Kelsey will step into the role of Scarpia taking over for Markus Marquardt who, unfortunately, had to cancel at short notice. Kelsey is currently at the Semperoper rehearsing a new production of “Aida” which is set to open on {…}
The Semperoper Dresden has announced a cast change for “The Other Wife.” The company noted that Evelyn Herlitzius will not be joining the performance series of “The Other Wife.” Therefore Magdalena Anna Hofmann will take over the role of Sarai in performances on Jan. 30 and Feb. 2. Hofmann opened the production on Jan. 22 making her Semperoper Dresden debut. The {…}
The Semperoper Dresden is set to present a recital featuring baritone Michael Volle and pianist Helmut Deutsch. On. Feb. 6, 2022, the duo will present the song cycle “Die Schöne Magelone.” The work is comprised of 15 romances by Johannes Brahms, based on text by Ludwig Tieck. The showcase will feature actor Hartmut Volle. Michael Volle was set to appear {…}
The Semperoper Dresden has announced that on January 1, 2022, director and administrator Johannes Matz passed away at the age of 92. He is remembered for his years of service with the company. Born in Magdeburg in 1929, Matz studied at the drama school in his hometown before being hired as an actor and assistant director at the Naumberg State {…}
The Semperoper Dresden has announced a cast change for an upcoming world premiere production. The German company noted that soprano Magdalena Anna Hofmann will appear in the role of Sarai in the world premiere of the “The Other Wife” on Jan. 22, replacing Evelyn Herlitzius, who is ill. The performance will mark Hofmann’s house debut at the Semperoper. The soprano {…}
(© Semperoper Dresden/Matthias Creutziger) Semperoper Dresden is set to present Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” starting on Jan. 23, 2022. The production, which will be directed by Josef E. Köpplinger will be conducted by Michele Gamba. The opera will star George Zeppenfeld as Sarastro with Christina Poulitsi as the Queen of the Night. In the role of Tamino, Mauro Peter will make his {…}
(© Semperoper Dresden/Matthias Creutziger) The Semperoper Dresden has announced that it will reopen on Jan. 16. The company, which has been closed since November, will return once the new Coronavirus Protection Ordinance comes into force on Jan. 15, 2022. The house will reopen with the Staatskapelle Dresden performing its 5th symphony concert and then will continue with new productions of {…}