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Rossini ex machina: La Cenerentola in Oslo

Bei seinem ersten Ausflug in die Welt Rossinis, verwandelte der norwegische Regisseur Stefan Herheim La Cenerentola in ein brillantes, lustiges Spektakel, gefüllt mit nachdenklich stimmendem Humor und herausragendem Gesang.
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Wayne McGregor’s Jocasta’s Line offers powerful performances

Guiseppe Ventura and Paul Appleby in Wayne McGregor's Jocasta's Line/Oedipus Rex © Erik Berg
A dramatic staging of two Greek myths, Wayne McGregor’s Jocasta’s Line is an epic production for Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, a truly modern and totally original work.
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Alone and in love: Christoph Loy’s compelling new Onegin in Oslo

Chrisoph Loy's new Oslo production of Eugene Onegin only somewhat succeeds in its desire to create a meditation on loneliness, but superb musical performances still make it an utterly compelling piece of music theatre.
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Too many doors: Don Giovanni in Oslo

Despite some dramatic frustrations, at least in Oslo, Jones' production is saved by some truly outstanding singing.
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Maybe it’s make-believe: a curious Norma in Oslo

The first staging of Bellini's Norma in Oslo in over a century is unfortunately hampered by an irritating production, yet some glorious singing does much to rescue the show.
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Into the abyss: a harrowing Wozzeck in Oslo

Christoph Loy's Oslo production of Wozzeck is a dramatic triumph, with gripping performances from a cast led by Audun Iversen's desperate title character.
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Ten unmissable dance premieres in 2025–26

S-E-D in R.o.s.e. by Sharon Eyal and Gai Behar © Johan Persson
With many new full-length dance works to look out for in the new season, we preview several anticipated new creations from leading choreographers – including a number with newly commissioned scores.