Vampires take centre-stage at Royal Swedish Opera

Von Laura Servidei, 29 Oktober 2017

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“Church bells and organ music are ubiquitous, helping to create a Gothic atmosphere”

Rezensierte Veranstaltung: Royal Swedish Opera, Stockholm, am 28 Oktober 2017

Borisova-Ollas, Dracula

Royal Swedish Opera

Karen Kamensek, Musikalische Leitung

Linus Fellbom, Regie

Dan Potra, Bühnenbild, Kostüme

Elisabeth Meyer, Mina

Joel Annmo, Jonathan

Ola Eliasson, Dracula

Katarina Leoson, Elizabetha

Sanna Gibbs, Lucy

Susann Végh, Mrs Westenra

Kristian Flor, Holmwood

Johan Edholm, Dr. Seward

Lars Arvidson, Dr. Van Helsing

Jonas Degerfeldt, Renfield

Jon Nilsson, Quincey

Royal Swedish Opera Chorus

Royal Swedish Orchestra

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Laura Servidei

Mathematician, science nerd, translator of popular science books, obsessed opera fan since the teen years. Day job: business analyst in a software house developing systems for the financial industry. Amateur choral singer. Main musical interests: baroque music and Italian opera. Originally from Italy, currently based in Sweden. I make a mean eggplant parmesan.

Dracula: vampires take centre-stage at Royal Swedish Opera