Opera
Premiere of Mozart's Don Giovanni celebrated in Erfurt
The premiere of Mozart's Don Giovanni in Erfurt was celebrated with much applause. New Generalmusikdirektor Hermes Helfricht presented the classic in a new production. Director Alexandra Pape's staging balances comedy and tragedy.
Bavarian State Opera opens season after partial renovation
The Bavarian State Opera in Munich has opened its new season after partial renovation and a slight delay. Director Serge Dorny highlighted the timely completion of the works, while Culture Minister Markus Blume praised the investment of 13 million euros over twelve weeks. The season is themed around a Sartre quote and promises exciting new productions.