Modern Opera 2 (1900-)

Filmed performances of operas from the 20th century to present day, from leading opera houses including Zurich Opera, Dutch National Opera and Teatro Real. Highlights from this collection include: Andreas Kriegenburg’s award winning production of The Snow Queen (Bayerische Staatsoper, 2021), Ersan Mondtag’s surreal interpretation of Langgaard’s Antikrist (Deutsche Oper Berlin, 2023) and Bayerische Staatsoper’s 2015 production of Berg’s Lulu.

Highlights:

• See how Andreas Kriegenburg’s cold and psychological interpretation of Abrahamsen’s The Snow Queen (Bayerische Staatsoper, 2021) uses the stark, snow-filled set to strengthen the emotional story of Barbara Hannigan’s Gerda.
• Discover how the surreal, apocalyptic carnival set and costumes in Ersan Mondtag’s interpretation of Langgaard’s Antikrist (Deutsche Oper Berlin, 2023) move the production away from the original church setting and transform it into a satirical, grotesque spectacle.
• Experience Marlis Petersen’s critically acclaimed portrayal of the title role in Berg’s Lulu (Bayerische Staatsoper, 2015), praised for her technical brilliance and captivating and dramatic performance.

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