A tribute to bad taste: a new Macbeth at Deutsche Oper Berlin

Roman Burdenko (Macbeth) and Felicia Moore (Lady Macbeth)

Roman Burdenko (Macbeth) and Marko Mimica (Banquo)

Roman Burdenko (Macbeth)

Felicia Moore (Lady Macbeth) and Chorus of Deutsche Oper Berlin

By Zenaida des Aubris, 27 November 2024

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“piling far too many distracting symbols onto a story that is strong enough to stand on its own”

Reviewed at Deutsche Oper, Berlin on 23 November 2024

Verdi, Macbeth

Deutsche Oper Berlin

Enrique Mazzola, Conductor

Marie-Ève Signeyrole, Director

Fabien Teigné, Set Designer

Yashi, Costume Designer

Sascha Zauner, Lighting Designer

Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin

Chor der Deutschen Oper Berlin

Roman Burdenko, Macbeth

Felicia Moore, Lady Macbeth

Marko Mimica, Banquo

Attilio Glaser, Macduff

Thomas Cilluffo, Malcolm

Nina Solodovnikova, Lady in Waiting

Gerard Farreras, Doctor

Stephen Marsh, Servant to Macbeth

L’italiana in Algeri in the wrestling ring at Deutsche Oper Berlin

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A classic opera buffa gets an update by Rolando Villazón to a produce a staging that celebrates the timeless vitality of Rossini’s comic imagination.

****1

Between ecstasy and abyss: Korngold’s Violanta at the Deutsche Oper

Zenaida des Aubris, 25th January

David Hermann directs a new production of Korngold’s teenage opera, conducted by Sir Donald Runnicles, at the Deutsche Oper Berlin.

****1

Giordano's Fedora at the Deutsche Oper Berlin

Elena Luporini, 27th November

A new production of Fedora at the Deutsche Oper Berlin warms up the cold German winter, featuring strong lead performances by Vida Miknevičiūtė and Jonathan Tetelman.

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Thalheimer’s directs a static new Berlin Tristan und Isolde

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At the start of his farewell to Deutsche Oper Berlin, Sir Donald Runnicles shines with his orchestra, supplying the passion and tension withheld in Michael Thalheimer’s production.

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Anatomy of a love: Rebecca Saunders’ Lash at Deutsche Oper Berlin

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Nearing the close of the season, Deutsche Oper Berlin premieres Rebecca Saunders’ first opera Lash – Acts of Love, a visceral reflection on love and death.

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Upstairs, downstairs: Die Frau ohne Schatten at Deutsche Oper

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Tobias Kratzer gives his third Strauss production in three seasons at Deutsche Oper Berlin another contemporary spin.

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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.

A tribute to bad taste: Marie-Ève Signeyrole directs a new Macbeth at Deutsche Oper Berlin