Opulent minimalism: Kosky directs a new staging of Akhnaten

John Holiday (Akhnaten) and ensemble

John Holiday (Akhnaten) and Susan Zarrabi (Nefertiti)

John Holiday (Akhnaten)

John Holiday (Akhnaten) and ensemble

Por Zenaida des Aubris, 26 marzo 2025

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“Kosky creates strong tableaux and impressive action sequences”

Crítica hecha desde Schillertheater: Großer Saal, Berlín el 23 marzo 2025

Glass, Akhnaten

Komische Oper Berlin

Jonathan Stockhammer, Dirección

Barrie Kosky, Dirección de escena

Klaus Grünberg, Diseño de escena, Diseño de iluminación

Klaus Bruns, Diseño de vestuario

Orchester der Komischen Oper Berlin

Chorsolisten der Komischen Oper Berlin

Anne Kuhn, Diseño de escena

John Holiday, Akhnaten

Susan Zarrabi, Nefertiti

Sarah Brady, Queen Tye

Noam Heinz, Horemhab

Stefan Cifolelli, High Priest of Amon

Tijl Faveyts, Aye

Peter Renz, Scribe

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****1

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****1

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****1

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With a brand new production by Barrie Kosky, Komische Oper Berlin's first venture into the Sondheim repertoire mostly falls flat.

**111

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****1

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****1

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Zenaida des Aubris

Zenaida des Aubris, based in Berlin, has over 30 years experience in artist management and production of classical music and opera in the United States, Europe and Asia. Currently, she offers consultation to music competitions and schools as well as to individual recent graduates on how to manage themselves and kickstart their careers through her company Opera Career Advice.