Tag Archives: Richard Strauss

“DER ROSENKAVALIER” in Luxembourg

DER ROSENKAVALIER Richard Strauss (1864-1949) Tuesday 25 February 2014 at 20h00 Thursday 27  February2014 at 20h00 Der Rosenkavalier is undoubtedly the masterpiece of German composer Richard Strauss. Set in 18th-century Vienna, the story centres on the ageing Feldmarschallin and her younger lover … Continue reading

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“The Woman without a Shadow” at the Metropolitan opera

The Metropolitan Opera of New York presents: Die Frau ohne Schatten (The Woman without a Shadow) Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 7:30 pm – 11:32 pm CAST Conductor: Vladimir Jurowski The Empress: Anne Schwanewilms The Dyer’s Wife: Christine Goerke The Nurse: Ildikó Komlósi The Emperor: Torsten … Continue reading

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“Salome” in Stockholm

The Royal Swedish Opera Presents: Richard Strauss’ SALOME Greed, obsession and devastating desire Princess Salome has life served on a silver platter. She is desired by men and used to having her own way. But there is one man she … Continue reading

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“ELEKTRA” at the Opera National de Paris

The Opera National de Paris Presents: ELEKTRA TRAGEDY IN ONE ACT, OP. 58 (1909) MUSIC BY RICHARD STRAUSS (1864-1949) LIBRETTO BY HUGO VON HOFMANNSTHAL Performed in German It was Elektra that in 1906 brought together Richard Strauss and Hugo von … Continue reading

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“DER ROSENKAVALIER” in livestreaming on October 27 from the Vienna Opera House

 The Vienna State Opera Presents OCT. 27, 2013 – 4 P.M. (UTC) “DER ROSENKAVALIER” MUSIC: RICHARD STRAUSS | LIBRETTO: HUGO VON HOFMANNSTHAL ……LIVESTREAMING…… The more mature Marschallin is the only person in this story who realizes the true nature of … Continue reading

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“Der Rosenkavalier” will open soon at the Hungarian State Opera

Der Rosenkavalier Strauss, Richard Hungarian State Opera, Budapest Opera House | 18:00-22:30 ComposerRichard Strauss Librettist Hungarian subtitles Director: Adrejs Zagars  Dramaturg: JOchen Breoholz  Set Designer: Julia Muer  Costume Designer: Kristine Pasternaka  Light designer: Kevin Wyn-Jones  Leader of Children’s Choir: Gyogyver … Continue reading

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