Chiaroscuro extinguished: a self-indulgent Poppea in Copenhagen

Kangmin Justin Kim (Nerone) and Kerstin Avemo (Poppea)

Kangmin Justin Kim (Nerone), Morten Grove Frandsen (Ottone) and Annika Beinnes (Drusilla)

Antti Mähönen (Littore) and Liliana Benini (Edda)

Par Mengguang Huang, 26 avril 2026

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“a production concept that seems perversely at odds with Monteverdi’s dramatic soul”

Critique faite à The Old Stage, The Royal Theatre, Copenhague, le 26 avril 2026

Monteverdi, L'incoronazione di Poppea (Le Couronnement de Poppée), SV 308

Opéra royal danois

Lars Ulrik Mortensen, Direction

Christoph Marthaler, Mise en scène

Anna Viebrock, Décors, Costumes

Cornelius Hunziker, Lumières

Concerto Copenhagen

Kerstin Avemo, Poppea (Poppée)

Kangmin Justin Kim, Nerone (Néron)

Anne Sofie von Otter, Ottavia (Octavie)

Kyungil Ko, Seneca (Sénèque)

Morten Grove Frandsen, Ottone (Othon)

Annika Beinnes, Drusilla

Stuart Jackson, Arnalta

Fredrik Bjellsäter, Lucano (Lucain)

Ian Marcus Bjørsvik, Liberto (Libertus)

Antti Mähönen, Littore (Licteur)

Mathilda Sidén Silfver, Valletto (Le Page)

Graham Valentine, Nutrice (La nourrice)

Tito désabusé dans le spectacle de Jetske Mijnssen à Copenhague

Irma Foletti, 13th September

Une distribution vocale de très bon niveau, un orchestre en excellente forme, une mise en scène convaincante : la nouvelle production de l'opus mozartien à l'Opéra royal du Danemark est une réussite.

****1

L'Aida caricaturale d'Annabel Arden à Copenhague

Irma Foletti, 12th September

Si la direction musicale de Paolo Carignani, l'orchestre et les chœurs impressionnent, l'ensemble de la production est plombé par une mise en scène caricaturale, tandis que la distribution laisse une impression mitigée.

**111

Britten’s The Turn of the Screw in Copenhagen

David Karlin, 6th October

Anthony Almeida and Rosanna Vize's deconstructed ghostly country house provides plenty of tension; fine vocal qualities are marred by poor intelligibility.

***11

The other Lulu: a Danish rarity in Copenhagen

Aksel Tollåli, 4th February

Dénise Beck shines as the Princess Sidi in the Royal Danish Opera's production of Friedrich Kuhlau's Lulu, receiving its first performances in 180 years.

***11

Carl Nielsen’s Maskarade: Love in the time of selfies

Aksel Tollåli, 18th April

Kasper Holten's production of Carl Nielsen's delightful comedy Maskarade delights in Copenhagen.

***11

The king is not well: Nielsen’s Saul og David

Aksel Tollåli, 17th April

The Royal Danish Opera's new production of Carl Nielsen's first opera Saul og David updates the action to the present-day Middle east and, while well-sung, comes off as overly simplistic.

**111

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Mengguang Huang

Mengguang Huang is a Hamburg-based project manager in the construction industry. With a strong passion for classical music, he was introduced to the world of early music during his time in the UK, where he developed a particular fondness for renaissance and Baroque vocal music. Driven by his love for this genre, he now makes it a priority to attend major Baroque opera productions and concerts across Western Europe whenever possible, continuing to deepen his appreciation for this rich musical tradition.

Chiaroscuro extinguished: a self-indulgent, barren Poppea in Copenhagen