(Photo: Bernd Uhlig) Matthias Pintscher’s new opera, “Das kalte Herz” (The Cold Heart), with a libretto by Daniel Arkadij Gerzenberg, is not a retelling of German author Wilhelm Hauff’s famous fairy tale from 1827—that text written in the spirit of the Biedermeier period, which can be read as a subtle critique of early industrialization and unbridled capitalism—but rather its condensation {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper is set to present a new production of Donizetti’s “La Fille du Régiment.” The new production will be directed by Damiano Michieletto, who is returning to the Bayerische Staatsoper after his acclaimed “Aida.” The show centers on the search for one’s own identity and Michieletto explains, “The story moves between two levels – nature and the city. Nature {…}
Oper Graz has announced its 2019-20 season, which will include a slew of new productions and some revivals. The company opens its season with a new production of “Don Carlo” with Aurelian Florian as Elisabetta. Oksana Volkova takes on Eboli with Neven Crnic and Dariusz Perczak as Rodrigo. Casting for Carlo and Filippo are TBD. Jetske directs, while Marcus Merkel {…}