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Three Peters for the price of one: Lortzing’s Zar und Zimmermann

Zar und Zimmermann at Deutsche Oper Berlin © Thomas Aurin
Martin G Berger’s new production of Zar und Zimmermann eases the Deutsche Oper Berlin into the summer break, with mixed results.
***11
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Upstairs, downstairs: Die Frau ohne Schatten at Deutsche Oper

Die Frau ohne Schatten © Matthias Baus
Tobias Kratzer gives his third Strauss production in three seasons at Deutsche Oper Berlin another contemporary spin. 
****1
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David Alden's Anna Bolena travels from Zurich to Berlin

Federica Lombardi (Anna Bolena) and Riccardo Fassi (Enrico VIII) © Bettina Stöß
Deutsche Oper Berlin presents an uninspiring production by David Alden, with a solid cast led by Federica Lombardi. 
***11
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Immersive Bach: St Matthew Passion at Deutsche Oper Berlin

St Matthew Passion © Marcus Lieberenz
Benedikt von Peter's new staging of Bach's St Matthew Passion premieres at the Deutsche Oper Berlin, under Alessandro De Marchi. But despite the good synergy between director and conductor and a first-rate vocal ensemble, the production falls somewhat flat.
***11
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A defiant Deutsche Oper's reduced open-air Rheingold

Deutsche Oper Berlin returns in rousing style with a pared-down, open-air Rheingold on its “Parkdeck”.
****1
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An enchanting new Midsummer Night’s Dream at Deutsche Oper Berlin

Deutsche Oper Berlin’s new production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a delightful and whimsical homage to Britten’s masterpiece. The orchestra, soloists and children’s chorus performed with energy and charm under the baton of Donald Runnicles.
***11
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