Conductor

Three worlds, three waters, three lives merge into one breath: Anouk, a young writer, endures a relentless struggle to draw breath, as she suffers from cystic fibrosis. This struggle leads her on a journey into the past, to another country, to another woman. She is spellbound as she reconstructs the mysterious story of the »Inconnue de la Seine«, the unknown body found in the Seine shrouded in secrecy. As Anouk immerses herself in this French tragedy, she recognises the connections between her own life, that of the unknown woman, and that of a Norwegian dollmaker. The man, scarred by the loss of his drowned son, designs a doll that can be used to learn mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. He selects the death mask of the »Inconnue de la Seine« for the doll's visage, and its smile will now save lives. This opera links three lives across the flow of time. The Leipzig-based composer Bernd Franke, who explores musical, social and topographical boundaries, has created a life-affirming, hope-filled opera that crosses times and countries. In the end, everything is one and we are a part of it.

Coming up for air

Oper Leipzig

A mysterious Christmas Eve, a sparkling Christmas tree, and a very special present: Clara is about to experience a night that could only happen in a fairy tale. The nutcracker she receives as a Christmas present becomes the gateway to a magical world where toys come to life, mice fight, snowflakes dance, and dreams come true

The Nutcracker

When Salome had its world premiere in 1905, it marked the beginning of Richard Strauss’ operatic successes. Based on Oscar Wilde’s sensational tragedy, Strauss composed a musical drama rife with unleashed passion, whose worldwide success not even prudish censors could stop. Using one of the most scandalous stories in cultural history, whose origins lie in the New Testament, Strauss created a musical and stunning psychological profile of the unconscious, laying bare the conflict between sensuality and asceticism, between intoxication and loneliness, power and love.

Salome

One of the most touching fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm is forever associated with the Christmas season thanks to the musical setting by Engelbert Humperdinck: »Hansel and Gretel«. The fairy tale opera premiered shortly before Christmas in 1893 at the Weimar Court Theatre under Richard Strauss. Several fairy tales inspired Maurice Ravel to compose, which he brought together in his ballet music »Ma mère l'oye«. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, in turn, used ETA Hoffmann's story of the »Mouse King and the Nutcracker« as the basis for his ballet »The Nutcracker«. Experience concert poet Timo Brunke with specially written "Nutcracker Poetry" for the whole family.

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Christmas & Miracles

Berliner Philharmonie

The choreographic language and legacy of Uwe Scholz is internationally recognized and undoubtedly legendary. As choreographer and ballet director from 1991 until his death in 2004, he was instrumental in shaping the program and identity of the Leipzig Ballet to this day.

Scholz Symphonies

The International Meistersinger Academy (IMA) not only offers outstanding singers excellent study opportunities but also paves the way for them to pursue a career. Under the artistic direction of Edith Wiens, the IMA will celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2026. Alumni of the academy will perform in the gala concert under the direction of Matthias Foremny.

Gala concert

Reitstadel

Carmen is a freedom-loving woman who casts a spell on any man that crosses her path. Don José is a buttoned-down sergeant who falls for her charms. But when she turns her attention to another, José's love turns into obsession. With Carmen, Bizet created a true operatic classic replete with passion and sweeping melodies.

Conductor

Matthias Foremny

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 14 - Apr 19, 2026

Coming up for air · Oper Leipzig

Apr 30, 2026

Gala concert · Münchner Rundfunkorchester

May 9 - Jun 7, 2026

Carmen · Oper Leipzig

Past events

Mar 14 - Apr 19, 2026

Coming up for air · Oper Leipzig

Nov 28, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026

The Nutcracker · Oper Leipzig

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in Ma mère l'Oye by Ravel

Berliner Symphoniker

Conductor in Salome by Strauss

Oper Leipzig

Conductor in Carmen by Bizet

Oper Leipzig

Conductor in The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky

Oper Leipzig

Conductor in The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky

Berliner Symphoniker

Conductor in Prelude to the opera »Hansel and Gretel by Humperdinck

Berliner Symphoniker

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