Opera

Depending on how much work they have coming in, the penniless poet Rudolfo and his three skilled artist friends alternate between being strapped for cash and spending money like water. more

The wealthy Count Almaviva, disguised as a student named »Lindoro«, has won the heart of the beautiful Rosina. Unfortunately, Rosina’s jealous guardian Dr Bartolo wishes to marry his ward himself and so... more

It is one of the classics in the Staatsoper’s repertoire: August Everding’s production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s »The Magic Flute«. The production is unique for its reconstruction of Karl Friedrich... more

In a condensed version, the second and third parts of Puccini's triptych return in Karabulut's dazzlingly colourful production: SUOR ANGELICA revolves around questions of life and death and the possibilities... more

In constant remembrance of her father's murder, Elektra tyrannises life at court and falls into a veritable frenzy of revenge. To give his opera the force of Attic tragedy, Strauss exploited the possibilities... more

With its immense richness of musical colour, this is arguably Handel's most famous opera. The fact that the plot draws on a well-known love story – the liaison between Julius Caesar and Cleopatra, overshadowed... more

Els and Elis are kindred spirits in their pursuit of different treasures. But even owning all the gold jewellery in the world does not satisfy either of their desires. And so this Schreker opera is once... more

For Verdi, writing operas meant engaging with the world, getting involved, raising his voice and expressing his views on political issues on stage. However, hardly any of his operas takes the question... more

A young woman is given a job as a governess at a country house, Bly, where she will be looking after two orphan children, Flora and Miles. She has been hired by the children’s uncle and guardian, who doesn’t... more

We meet Francesca as a woman who has been betrayed and rebels against powerful interests by living out her passionate love. Zandonai's opera revels in unbridled desire and frenzied violence, drawing on... more

Thirty years ago, Lortzing's works were still part of the repertoire, but now they have almost completely disappeared from the programme. This also applies to ZAR UND ZIMMERMANN. Yet the story of Tsar... more

With this opera, Puccini created what is arguably his most powerful stage work. Tragic is not only the illusion of great love to which 15-year-old Cio-Cio San succumbs, but also her fundamental sense of... more