Diverse Stages: A Journey Through Music, Dance, and Emotion at Deutsche Oper am Rhein
The Deutsche Oper am Rhein in Düsseldorf and Duisburg brings a rich tapestry of performances, blending opera, ballet, and orchestral music. From operatic tales of love and justice to ballet classes that welcome all, the range of events highlights the depth of human emotion and creativity. Featuring works like 'Der Kreidekreis' and 'La traviata,' alongside inclusive dance workshops, the program offers something for every art enthusiast. Join us as we delve into these vibrant events and the talented artists that bring them to life.
A chalk circle, a child in the centre. Each child's arm is pulled by a woman who claims to be the mother. "The right mother will have the right strength," says Prince Pao - it will be the one who lets go of her child so as not to tear it apart. By the time Haitang is able to hold her child in her arms again, she has an odyssey of injustice under her belt. Abandoned, sold, mistreated, slandered and convicted of murder, it is nothing short of a miracle that justice unexpectedly receives strong intercession here.
Mrs. Holle is slowly outgrowing the daily routine of making the weather: snow flurries or flower meadow weather? Well, if it wasn't all so much work! And once the decision has been made, people keep nagging: it rains too much on vacation, too little in the garden at home, it's too warm for one person, too cold for another... The eccentric weatherwoman decides to simply go on vacation and leave the weather-making to others. But they have no knowledge at all - and soon the weather is in complete disarray...
Violetta Valéry is beautiful, clever, warm-hearted - and terminally ill. Her life as a noble courtesan is preordained. There is no room for private happiness, not even for her love for the young Alfredo Germont, who conquers her heart and wants to save her from the vicious circle of venal love into a carefree private sphere. There she meets her doom in the shape of Alfredo's father Giorgio Germont....
Led by our team of ballet masters who supervise the company's daily training, Open Class II offers anyone interested the opportunity to take part in professional ballet training. Enthusiastic amateur dancers with previous knowledge or professional dancers can try out and develop their dancing skills here.
Led by highly trained dance teachers, Open Class I offers anyone interested the opportunity to take part in ballet training suitable for beginners.
The Open Class I is aimed both at people with previous knowledge who want to further develop their ballet technique and at people without previous knowledge who want to try out their first ballet steps.
In our Lied Matinees, ensemble members and pianists in the foyer of Opernhaus Düsseldorf dedicate themselves to the exciting diversity of international Lied art.
“Light and shadow of the north” flow through this song matinee, performed by Finnish ensemble members Jussi Myllys and Sami Luttinen. Accompanied by pianist Ilmo Ranta, they interpret late romantic songs by their compatriot Jean Sibelius and the Norwegian Edward Grieg, among others, as well as expressive modern works by contemporary Finnish composers such as Aarre Merikanto (1893-1958) and Mikko Heiniö (*1948)./
The new ballet director and company of the Ballett am Rhein are presenting their first new production in Duisburg with “Ruß”. At the “Ballet Workshop Extra”, we invite you to immerse yourself in the world of ballet: The program includes a mixture of hands-on activities from “Tanz mit”, the classic panel discussion, in which an insight into the production “Ruß” is provided, as well as exclusive rehearsal insights into the new ballet evening. Meet the new director of Ballett am Rhein and look forward to experiencing the company's dancers up close!
When Eugene Onegin enters Tatyana's orderly life, he appears to her like a character from her novels. The young, inexperienced woman falls head over heels in love with the urbane bon vivant. But he rejects her affection - his restless lifestyle is not suitable for a long-term relationship. Years later, the two meet again: the mature Tatyana has entered into a marriage of convenience with the much older Prince Gremin and has become a wealthy woman. Onegin is shocked to realise that Tatyana would have been the right one for him after all. But now she is the one who rejects his passionate confessions...
“Edgardo, I am yours!”, proclaims Lucia di Lammermoor – beautiful, mad and deeply in love – but this is wishful thinking, thinking with which she is determined to defy reality. Constrained by plotting, power struggles and a family feud, she has married Arturo – in Edgardo’s absence and against her own will. Caught in infinite pain she fantasises, straying every further from reality as she does so: her belief in a happy future with her beloved keeps her image of the world intact while death approaches, driven on by worry and desperation.
Under the guidance of qualified and experienced instructors, participants get the chance to get to know different dance styles and to try out dance and creativity. Whether with or without previous experience, all are welcome to discover the different possibilities of their individual bodies together in a safe space.
The Deutsche Oper am Rhein's diverse program brings together an extraordinary array of performances that reflect the richness of human emotion and creativity. From opera to ballet, each event offers a unique perspective on life's complexities, inviting audiences to engage with timeless stories and innovative interpretations. Whether you're drawn to the dramatic narratives of 'Der Kreidekreis' and 'La traviata,' the charm of 'Holle!,' or the inclusive spirit of the dance classes, there is an experience here for everyone. Join us as we celebrate the enduring power of the arts.