Singer

Rusalka's loss of speech clearly reflects her fears of identification, exclusion and existence. Director Sven-Eric Bechtolf reflects these emotional and mental states in a surreal, unreal and oppressive world. The story of the renegade mermaid is told in haunting images between a snowy desert and barren woodland.

Rusalka

Vienna State Opera

As early as 1773, the traveling scholar Charles Burney noted in his diary that "the Bohemians are the most musical of all nations." Our characteristically warm orchestral style is deeply rooted in this tradition, and we always enjoy celebrating it with exuberant joy. Our principal conductor has once again put together a captivating program from his homeland: It plunges us into the second act of Janáček's poignant national opera "Jenůfa," which premiered in Brno in 1904. The opera revolves around rural life and the prevailing moral codes and social constraints that place immense pressure on a young woman—ultimately leading to the death of her illegitimate child. This magnificent masterpiece is defined by folk music, dramatic moments, and an incredible intensity of emotion.

Mezzo-soprano

Eliška Weissová

Events

Upcoming events

Jun 15, 2026

Jakub Hrůša, Daniela Koch · Bamberger Symphoniker

Past events

8 - 15 Jan, 2026

Rusalka · Wiener Staatsoper

Future and recently performed repertoire

Die fremde Fürstin in Rusalka by Dvořák

Wiener Staatsoper

Singer in Jenůfa by Janáček

Bamberger Symphoniker

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