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ANNÄHERUNG AN DIE OPER MIT MUSIKALISCHEN BEITRÄGENZur Einstimmung auf die Premiere von Mussorgskys unvollendet gebliebener Oper »Chowanschtschina« sprechen die Dramaturginnen Yvonne Gebauer und Rebecca Graitl mit Boris Kehrmann über die Entstehungsgeschichte und die historischen Bezüge des Werkes. Marina Prudenskaya und Anna Samuil präsentieren musikalische Ausschnitte.

Einführungsmatinee »Chowanschtschina«

Apollosaal

Andris Nelsons and the BSO’s continuing tradition of performing opera in concert brings us excerpts from Richard Wagner’s early opera Tannhäuser, which had its premiere in Dresden in 1845. A German minstrel-knight, Tannhäuser (tenor Klaus Florian Vogt), struggles to reject the world’s sensual pleasures, represented by the "Venusburg Music" of the opera’s Act I. He is redeemed by the pure love of Elisabeth, sung by Amber Wagner, and with the help of the wise minstrel Wolfram, sung by Christian Gerhaher.

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Andris Nelsons conducts an All-Wagner Program

Boston Symphony Hall

According to Hugo von Hofmannsthal in a 1911 letter to Richard Strauss, in which he set out his idea for another collaboration between the two men, their next opera would be to THE MAGIC FLUTE what THE KNIGHT OF THE ROSE had been to FIGARO. And the work that premiered a full eight years later did indeed have strong echoes of Mozart’s »grand opéra«: there is the clash of different social classes, the fairytale-like, highly symbolic storyline and above all the strong feeling that ground-breaking change is underway which is challenging accepted orthodoxy and forcing issues of human interaction and values to the top of the political agenda. And in both cases enlightenment is gained only through ordeal and adversity. Here the shadow has a pivotal function as a metaphor for female fertility: the barren Empress and her nurse bargain with the dyer’s wife for her shadow. Only when the Empress rebels against achieving marital happiness and maternal contentment at someone else’s expense does a path to social harmony open up.

The Woman Without a Shadow

Deutsche Oper Berlin

Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle.

Die Walküre

Royal Opera House

Meanwhile, in the realm of the gods, an epic battle ensues between their ruler Wotan and his rebellious daughter, Brünnhilde.

The Royal Opera: Die Walkure (ENCORE) – Cert TBC

Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts

Immerse yourself in the cosmic grandeur of Mahler's Symphony No. 3 as the Houston Symphony, under the baton of esteemed Music Director Juraj Valčuha, presents a musical journey of epic proportions. This concert promises to be a sonic wonder, exploring the vast realms of nature, humanity, and the divine, embodying Mahler's vision that a symphony must be like the world, embracing everything.

Join us at Jones Hall for this monumental performance, featuring over 100 musicians on stage, including the talented mezzo-soprano Marina Prudenskaya and the distinguished sopranos and altos of The Houston Symphony Chorus. This event is a perfect introduction for classical music novices and a profound experience for aficionados, requiring no prior knowledge—just ears and a heart, as Mahler himself would have it.

**Concert Dates:**
- Friday, May 30, 2025, at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 7:30 PM
- Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM

**Location:** Jones Hall, Houston

Juraj Valčuha, celebrated for his expressive command and insightful interpretations, will guide the audience through Mahler's expansive masterpiece, supported by the powerful voices of the Houston Symphony Chorus, known for their beautifully balanced and modulated sound.

This concert is an exclusive opportunity for subscribers, offering a chance to secure the best seats and enjoy the full spectrum of the Houston Symphony's new season. Don't miss this enthralling journey through Mahler's vision of the world, brought to life by one of the most dynamic conductors of our time and the unparalleled artistry of the Houston Symphony.

Marina Prudenskaya

Soprano

Events

Upcoming events

Jan 26 - Feb 11, 2025

The Woman Without a Shadow · Deutsche Oper Berlin

1 - 17 May, 2025

Die Walküre · Royal Opera House

May 17, 2025

The Royal Opera: Die Walkure (ENCORE) – Cert TBC · Lighthouse Poole

May 30 - Jun 1, 2025

Juraj Valčuha Conducts Mahler 3 · Houston Symphony

Past events

May 19, 2024

Einführungsmatinee »Chowanschtschina« · Staatskapelle Berlin

2 - 4 Feb, 2023

Andris Nelsons conducts an All-Wagner Program · Boston Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

The Nurse in Die Frau ohne Schatten by Strauss

Deutsche Oper Berlin

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