“Vespertine” is a term used in biology to describe something ‘evening’, such as a flower that only blooms in the evening or an animal that becomes active at sunset. With her revolutionary VESPERTINE, BJÖRK created the most mysterious, erotic, introverted album of her career in 2001. In this sense, it is the opposite of an opera. But the variety of soundscapes created electronically and acoustically, the sensuality and immediacy of the voice that speaks to us, whispers, implores us, comforts us, confesses - open up a supernatural, epic dimension. This is how the story that makes this album transferable to the stage came about: a biology researcher and her doppelganger are the protagonists of this version of VERSPERTINE. Their laboratory in a snowy Nordic landscape is the shell of experience, memory, longing and listening. Here they deal with the question of the origin of life and become mothers themselves. A magical, mesmerizing spectacle about the human and celestial universe, the earth and nature is created on stage, while Björks music, arranged for an opera orchestra and voices, resounds from the stage in its fullness. The participation of the renowned Kölner Ensemble Musikfabrik makes this pop opera a special musical experience.

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Evening

Schauspielhaus Bad Godesberg

What does it mean when two people »fall« for each other? Weakness at the knees, a pounding heart, clammy hands, butterflies in the stomach – all these symptoms require a proven antidote – an elixir of love!  Donizetti in his opera probes with a wink the ups and downs that those loving and in love go through and he lets the lovers watching from his audience identify with them.

The Love Potion (L'elisir d'amore)

Theater Bonn Opera House

Tamino, a young prince, falls head over heels in love with the picture of the beautiful Pamina, daughter of the Queen of the Night. The Queen promises Tamino Pamina’s hand in marriage if he should succeed in freeing her from the clutches of majestic Sarastro. Tamino sets out with the amusing bird-catcher Papageno on a journey to the land of this mysterious ruler. The magic flute – a present from the Queen – will protect him on his way. The twosome together goes through a series of trials in which they are to maintain a vow of silence, prove themselves resolute and unwavering, and also demonstrate their courage.  While they oppose the forces of darkness, they learn the meaning of wisdom, friendship, and love.

The Magic Flute

Elephants stomp, fish bubble and lions roar. They come together to celebrate the craziest time of the year – carnival! They gather in the arena, confetti flies and we sway along! And one or two surprise guests have also been announced. Stay tuned and come along!

Animal Carnival

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The Orchestra Profile

Art and Exhibition Hall of the Federal Republic of Germany

It has red, yellow and orange feathers. It can fly unbelievably fast and sing stunningly beautifully. And best of all, he has magical powers: The firebird . Juri Tetzlaff returns to the Bonn Opera House with an adventure story about Prince Ivan and the Firebird. Juri Tetzlaff is a television presenter – but in this family concert he will prove that you can also see with your ears. Sounds pretty crazy, but with the colorful and dazzling music from Igor Stravinsky's Firebird Suite , you really can!

Hermes Helfricht

Events

Past events

Apr 5 - May 29, 2025

Evening · Theater Bonn

Mar 30 - Jun 22, 2025

The Love Potion (L'elisir d'amore) · Theater Bonn

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in L'elisir d'amore by Donizetti

Theater Bonn

Conductor in The Firebird Suite by Stravinsky

Beethoven Orchester Bonn

Conductor in The Magic Flute by Mozart

Theater Bonn

Conductor in The Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns

Beethoven Orchester Bonn

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