Singer

Gold or love? At the beginning of the tetralogy there is a momentous choice that, strictly speaking, is not a choice. Because Alberich is denied love, he renounces it forever and takes possession of the glittering raw material, which, forged into a ring, promises dominion over all creatures. With this cardinal error, Wagner sets his great world narrative in motion, in which others will also - even if briefly - exchange love for the prospect of gaining power, which sooner or later leads to collapse. Stephan Kimmig shows the mythical beginning as a sad, grotesque end-time game. Gods, giants and dwarves meet in the ruins of a night circus: a playground for exploring dizzying heights and fears of falling, but also a metaphor for a world stuck in a frantic standstill, where three Rhinemaidens of the post-millennial generation are undeterred in their search for ways into the future.

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The Rheingold

The Staatstheater Stuttgart

David struggles to reconcile spiritual humility with ambition. His desire for more wreaks havoc on his family, friendships and, perhaps, his own faith. His journey from preacher to Governor, like the lives of those closest to him, is shaped by the current affairs of the 1980s.

The Righteous

Santa Fe Opera

Experience the intensity and drama of Giuseppe Verdi's masterpiece, "Macbeth," brought to life by The Atlanta Opera. This season, immerse yourself in a world where ambition, power, and supernatural prophecies collide in a dark and riveting narrative. With no love story to soften its edges, "Macbeth" stands out as an opera that Verdi himself declared to be unlike any other, focusing solely on the relentless scramble for power at any cost.

Leading the cast in this magnificent production are Michael Mayes as Macbeth and Sara Gartland as Lady Macbeth, whose passionate and dramatic performances anchor the opera's tightly paced action and magnificent music. This production marks the second in our series of operas based on the works of Shakespeare, offering a fresh perspective on the timeless tale of ambition, guilt, and fate.

"Macbeth" is performed in Italian with English supertitles, ensuring that audiences can fully engage with the story's intricate details and emotional depth. The opera unfolds in four acts over approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes, with an intermission allowing for reflection on the powerful events depicted on stage.

The performances are scheduled to take place at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, offering a fittingly grand and atmospheric setting for Verdi's operatic exploration of power and madness. With performances on select dates in March 2025, including a matinee option, there are multiple opportunities to experience this compelling production.

Under the baton of conductor Iván López Reynoso and the visionary direction of Tomer Zvulun, with live action direction by Ran Arthur Braun, this production of "Macbeth" promises to be a highlight of The Atlanta Opera's season. Don't miss your chance to witness the ambition, the prophecy, and the tragedy of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in an opera that continues to captivate audiences with its intensity and musical brilliance. Subscriptions and tickets are available now for what promises to be a memorable and stirring operatic experience.

Michael Mayes

Baritone

Events

Apr 20 - Jun 13, 2024

The Rheingold · Staatsoper Stuttgart

Jul 13 - Aug 13, 2024

The Righteous · Santa Fe Opera

1 - 9 Mar, 2025

Macbeth · Atlanta Opera

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in Macbeth by Verdi

Atlanta Opera

Macbeth in Macbeth by Verdi

Atlanta Opera

Alberich in Das Rheingold by Wagner

Seattle Opera

David in The Righteous by Spears

Santa Fe Opera

Alberich in Das Rheingold by Wagner

Staatsoper Stuttgart

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