Elmar Gilbertsson

Since it's premiere in a tiny suburban theatre in Vienna, Die Zauberflote has delighted audiences young and old for over 200 years. Mozart's Singspiel seamlessly alternates seriousness and jollity, and combines philosophical ideas with a fairytale world of wondrous animals and magical musical instruments. Emanuel Schikaneder's original production was theatrically inventive, and this new interpretation from director Simon McBurney emulates that in fresh and current terms. Fusing music, technology and stagecraft, this exciting production gives Die Zauberflote a refreshing new treatment that is both thrilling and simple in it's approach. Following an overwhelming success on stage, McBurney's unique production received five-star reviews in the Dutch press: 'a feast for the eyes and the ears' (Het Parool) and 'Delicious!' (Trouw).

Le prince Tamino est chargé par la Reine de la nuit de libérer sa fille, Pamina, que le grand prêtre Sarastro retient captive. Accompagné par Papageno, un oiseleur farceur, Tamino entreprend un long périple semé d’épreuves pour délivrer la belle et conquérir son cœur. Au fil de sa quête, il découvre que la Reine de la nuit cherche en réalité à se venger de Sarastro… Dans cette production-événement, coup d'envoi de la saison 2018-2019 du Théâtre royal de la Monnaie, le plasticien et metteur en scène italien Romeo Castellucci s'empare du chef-d'œuvre lyrique de Mozart. Dans une mise en scène à l'esthétisme épuré, où le noir et le blanc se télescopent, où d'énigmatiques décontamineurs côtoient de délicats marquis et marquises, il en livre une version d'une surprenante audace. Une Flûte enchantée toute personnelle et férocement contemporaine.

Giving up her life of parties and wealthy lovers, a Parisian courtesan decides to settle down with her young admirer. But his provincial family is determined to break up the scandalous affair. Filled with passionate and beautiful music – including the famous duets ‘Libiamo ne’ lieti calici’ and ‘Un dì, felice, eterea’ – it’s easy to see why Verdi’s tragedy about a fallen woman has become the most popular opera of our time. Prix de la critique Claude Rostand winner Oriol Tomas directs this new production at Icelandic Opera.

On a mission to Afghanistan, a military officer suffers a traumatic period in captivity. When he finally returns home, he finds his relationship with his family has changed forever. Icelandic composer Daníel Bjarnason and Danish director Kasper Holten transform Susanne Bier’s film Brødre into a captivating and vivid opera. Written to celebrate Aarhus as European Capital of Culture 2017, Bjarnason now conducts his bold domestic drama in his homeland for the first time.