Philipp Stölzl’s ambitious production of Der Freischütz faced unexpected challenges as inclement weather forced a last-minute relocation from the spectacular Lake Constance stage to the Great Hall. This move significantly impacted the cinematic staging and created a series of logistical issues that affected both the audience experience and the performance itself.
Category: Bregenzer Festspiele
Bregenz Festival: Opera’s Next Generation Takes Center Stage
The Bregenz Festival’s production of “La cambiale di matrimonio and “Gianni Schicchi” brilliantly combines Rossini and Puccini in a fresh, innovative staging by Birgit Fassbaender. Featuring a talented young cast from the Opera Studio of the Staatsoper Unter den Linden Berlin, the performance showcases promising voices like Idil Kutay and Francesco Auriemma. With its cohesive integration of two distinct operas, impeccable comedic timing, and the Symphonic Orchestra of Vorarlberg’s captivating performance under Claire Levacher, this production exemplifies the festival’s commitment to musical excellence and nurturing emerging talent.
Singers, Staging, Orchestra 