Work: Der Zwerg (The Dwarf)

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Composer	Zemlinsky, Alexander von (1871-1942)
Period	Early 20th century
Work type	Opera / Oratorio

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WexfordThe DwarfNew production

National Opera House: Jerome Hynes Theatre, Oct 19 mat, 21 mat, 23 mat, 25 mat, 27 mat, 30 mat, 31 mat

Zemlinsky: Der Zwerg (The Dwarf)

TBC; Chris Moran; Lisa Krugel; Maksym Diedov; Eleri Gwilym

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Zemlinsky takes centre stage in Deutsche Oper’s Der Zwerg

Hugo Shirley, 24 Mar

The Austrian composer’s rarely heard one-acter proves triumphant in an intelligent, moving staging.

*****

Zemlinsky’s Der Zwerg in Boston

Kevin Wells, 14 Apr

Zemlinsky's tortured take on Oscar Wilde's Birthday of the Infanta is given a harrowing treatment; Aleš Briscein convinces as the dwarf of the title.

****1

Der Zwerg and Il tabarro in Naples

Lorenzo Fiorito, 18 Nov

A terrific double bill of two one-act operas: Der Zwerg (The Dwarf) by Alexander von Zemlinsky and Il tabarro by Giacomo Puccini.

****1

Misfits and magic: Deutsche Oper’s 2018-19 season unmasked

Bachtrack, 26 Apr

Operatic outsiders appear in the gloomy new productions of Deutsche Oper Berlin's new season.