On April 6, 2025, the Teatro Carlo Felice is set to present Strauss’ “Die Liebe der Danae.”

The performances will mark the first time that the original version of the opera is presented in Italy. The production will be directed by Laurence Dale, with set design and costumes by Gary McCann. The choreography will be by Carmine De Amicis and lighting will be by John Bishop.

The cast will include Scott Hendricks (Jupiter), Timothy Oliver (Merkur), Tuomas Katajala (Pollux), Angela Meade (Danae), Valentina Farcas (Xanthe), John Matthew Myers (Midas), Albert Memeti (Erste König), Eamonn Mulhall (Zweite König), Nicolas Legoux (Dritte König), John Paul Huckle (Vierte König), Anna Graf (Semele), Agnieszka Adamczak (Europa), Hagar Sharvit (Alkmene), Valentina Stadler (Leda), Domenico Apollonio, Bernardo Pellegrini, Davide Canepa, Luca Romano, Andrea Scannerini (Vier Wächter) and Valeria Saladino (Eine Stimme). Fabio Luisi will conduct.

“Die Liebe der Danae” will also be presented on April 9, 13, and 16, 2025.

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