Category: Opera in Austria

Schubertiade: Sung Equality – A “Winterreise” Beyond Gender

A woman sings Schubert’s Winterreise – and at some point, the question of gender becomes secondary. At the Schubertiade, Sophie Rennert and Joseph Middleton reveal just how profoundly human this cycle is: a journey through love, loss, loneliness and the search for a place in the world.

Ein kostenloses Upgrade – und ein Glücksfall für das Publikum

Manchmal ist eine kurzfristige Absage ein Glücksfall für das Publikum. Konstantin Krimmel sprang bei der Schubertiade für Andrè Schuen ein – und machte gemeinsam mit Daniel Heide aus Brahms’ Die schöne Magelone einen Abend voller Musik, Erzählkunst, Humor und Menschlichkeit. Ein „kostenloses Upgrade“ inklusive.

A Free Upgrade – and a Stroke of Luck for the Audience

Sometimes a last-minute cancellation can turn into a stroke of luck for the audience. Konstantin Krimmel stepped in for Andrè Schuen at the Schubertiade and, together with Daniel Heide, transformed Brahms’ Die schöne Magelone into an evening of music, storytelling, humour and humanity – with a “free upgrade” included.

Wenn die Scherben stärker sprechen als die Liebe

Ein zerbrochener Spiegel, Wasser als Widerstand und eine schwarze Kugel über Violetta: Bregenz erzählt Verdis La traviata in starken Bildern. Doch nicht immer erreichen die Beziehungen zwischen den Menschen dieselbe Intensität wie die Bühne.

Highschool statt Dorfidylle: Donizettis Liebestrank in Bregen

Die Produktion von Donizettis „L’elisir d’amore“ bei den Bregenzer Festspielen, die am 17. August 2026 Premiere feierte, verlegt die Handlung in eine zeitgenössische Highschool-Welt. Diese Neuinterpretation beleuchtet Themen wie Liebe und Identität unter jungen Menschen, während die Besetzung mit starken stimmlichen Leistungen überzeugt – insbesondere Emanuel Tomljenović als Nemorino. Die Inszenierung verbindet moderne Elemente mit der zeitlosen emotionalen Tiefe der Oper.

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.

Tutti gabbati? – “Falstaff” at Salzburg Festival 2023

Mixed audience reaction, with both “boos” for the staging and conductor and “bravi” in appreciation of the singers. By Oxana Arkaeva Visited performance on August 26th, 2023 En español Salzburg – the historic Austrian city, is located in the picturesque surroundings and is renowned for its stunning architecture, rich cultural heritage, and as the birthplace…

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A successful  “seduction” – nterview with Elisabeth Sobotka 

I would describe my journey to Bregenz as a successful  “seduction.” I was impressed by this venue, which provides tons of creative opportunities to present a large variety of formats and genres.  And now, as a director, it’s particularly fulfilling, considering the two very successful productions since I started here: “Turandot” and “Carmen.” 

Monstrously touching Buffon

“Rigoletto” in Bregenz – a marvel of mechanical and musical excellence. Attended performance on  July 19th, 2019 By Oxana Arkaeva Read in Spanish on ProÒpera The new production of one of the most famous and enthralling operas by Giuseppe Verdi “Rigoletto” will unquestionably go down in the history of the Bregenz Festival as one of…

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