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Performer: Thomas Berau

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The early flowering of opera: a fragrant L’Orfeo at Schwetzingen

Julian Prégardien (Orfeo), Ruth Häde (Proserpina) and Thomas Berau (Plutone) © Christian Kleiner
Markus Bothe’s Botticelli-inspired production fuses tableau vivant aesthetics with Jörg Halubek’s surgical musical precision, offering a peerless, vivid tribute to the fragrant dawn of opera.
****1
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An unforgettable Good Friday Parsifal in Mannheim

The 1957 production of Parsifal, with its traditional staging and dreamy imageries, was a perfect backdrop to showcase Wagner's celebration of stage play with music on Good Friday.
*****
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“Auf nach Mahagonny" in Mannheim!

A modern Mahagonny rises and falls in Mannheim, brought to life by a great cast of singer-actors and a conductor (Benjamin Reiners) and orchestra who celebrate Weill's catchy score.
****1
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Polished Mahagonny: Weill and Brecht's satire remains as relevant as ever

Nationaltheater Mannheim's new production of Brecht and Weill's collaboration is a true company achievement and a thrilling evening of music and theatre.
****1
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Electric Elektra in Mannheim

A classic production of Strauss' searing operatic depiction of the House of Atreus is revived with a particularly accomplished cast and musical direction.
*****
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Der Golem: ecstatic première in Mannheim

The première of Bernhard Langs *Der Golem* leads through a frenzied night of occult stories.
****1
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