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A political drama about a bloody seizure of power, namely the rise and terrible fall of the Scottish military leader Macbeth and his wife, are at the heart of Verdi’s opera, based on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Barrie Kosky's production is «an aesthetic milestone in the work’s reception» (NZZ). It radically concentrates on the protagonists’ inner perspective in a ghostly jet-black stage space. Gianandrea Noseda navigates Verdi’s bold score. Roman Burdenko and Ekaterina Semenchuk sing the roles of the couple shattered by fears and madness.

Macbeth

Zurich Opera House

Jules Massanet’s «Werther», based on Goethe’s famous Sturm und Drang novel, is a poignant opera rife with emotion. The music subtly depicts the tense triangle of relationships between a love-sick young Werther, his darling Charlotte, and her staid fiancé Albert. Werther refuses to accept a life without dreams and finally – when faced with his unrequited love – takes his own life. Jonathan Tetlman, of the most successful of the new generation of tenors, makes his debut at the Opernhaus Zürich.

Soprano

Thalia Cook-Hansen

Events

Upcoming events

Jun 14 - Jul 10, 2026

Werther · Opernhaus Zürich

Past events

8 - 30 Nov, 2025

Macbeth · Opernhaus Zürich

Future and recently performed repertoire

Kammerfrau der Lady Macbeth in Macbeth by Verdi

Opernhaus Zürich

Kathleen in Werther by Massenet

Opernhaus Zürich

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