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Strauss and librettist Hugo von Hofmannsthal reimagine the Helen myth, set in the aftermath of the Trojan War, as a tale of doubling: a phantom Helen returns to Troy, while the real, faithful Helen has been spirited away from harm. The vengeful husband, Menelaus, surrenders to love; the unfaithful Helen renews her devotion. The opera unfolds as a rich exploration of the complexities and contradictions of love, sexuality, and marriage.

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The Egyptian Helen

Fisher Center at Bard

A hypnotic blend of myth, melodrama, and psychological intrigue, Richard Strauss’s seldom heard The Egyptian Helen (Die ägyptische Helena) receives a lavish, rare U.S. staging at Bard SummerScape.

The Egyptian Helen at Bard SummerScape

Group piece by Christian Rizzo for seven dancers, presented as part of the TNB festival. Contemporary dance performance (approximately 1 hour).

In the Shadow of a Vast Detail, Out of the Storm

Le Triangle

This new opera work by Hosokawa Toshio is staged as the third in Artistic Director Ono's series of commissioned works from Japanese composers. Hosokawa Toshio is a leading composer of contemporary music who has created commissioned work for the world's major orchestras, musical festivals and opera houses. Natasha is the first opera by Hosokawa to be staged at the NNTT since Matsukaze in 2018, as well as his second opera to be world premiered by Ono Kazushi, the first being Hanjo, commissioned by the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, in 2004.

Natasha

New National Theatre

Shepherded by a trio of sinister Anabaptists, the simple innkeeper Jean de Leyde is persuaded into proclaiming himself king of Münster. Armed with charismatic leadership, Jean mobilizes the masses into a tumultuous religious uprising, denouncing his mother, Fidès, and antagonizing his beloved Berthe along the way.

Set Designer, Director, Plasticienne, Metteuse en scène, Chorégraphe

Christian Räth

Events

Past events

Jul 24 - Aug 2, 2026

The Egyptian Helen · Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College

Jul 24 - Aug 2, 2026

The Egyptian Helen at Bard SummerScape · American Symphony Orchestra

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