Cellist

For Figaro and Susanna, it was supposed to be the most beautiful day of their lives: their wedding day. But their employer, Count Almaviva, who is equally in love with Susanna, does everything he can to delay the wedding. Twenty-four turbulent hours begin, in which the power of Eros throws every character in the play into confusing emotional states. Director Jan Philipp Gloger sets Mozart’s masterpiece in the present day, highlighting the way a supposedly irresistible man gets ensnared in a complex code of conduct designed to prevent abuse of power and sexual assault.

The Marriage of Figaro

Zurich Opera House

Acclaimed for their ‘beautifully integrated sound’ (The Herald), the musicians of the Gringolts Quartet create a lively dialogue between compositions from different eras. Their Festival recital celebrates György Kurtág’s centenary by interweaving three of his exquisitely crafted compositions with the final quartet of one of his heroes, Franz Schubert.

Gringolts Quartet

The Queen's Hall

The extensive concert program presents itself with dazzling diversity and a variety of formats. The Zurich Opera Orchestra, in full force, will perform in seven Philharmonic Concerts, alternating between the Opera House and the Tonhalle. Internationally renowned soloists and guest conductors will dedicate themselves to major works from Beethoven to Strauss, as well as fascinating discoveries from the concert repertoire. A special highlight is the Prokofiev Cycle, created in collaboration with the Tonhalle Orchestra. 

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2nd Chamber Concert

Opernhaus Zürich

For Figaro and Susanna, it was supposed to be the happiest day of their lives: their wedding day. But their master, Count Almaviva, who is equally in love with Susanna, does everything in his power to postpone the marriage. Twenty-four turbulent hours ensue, during which all the characters in this piece are swept away by the power of Eros into confusing emotional states. Director Jan Philipp Gloger transposes Mozart's masterpiece to the present day and shows how a seemingly irresistible man becomes entangled in a web of codes of conduct against abuse of power and sexual assault.

The Marriage of Figaro 2027

The extensive concert program presents itself with dazzling diversity and a variety of formats. The Zurich Opera Orchestra, in full force, will perform in seven Philharmonic Concerts, alternating between the Opera House and the Tonhalle. Internationally renowned soloists and guest conductors will dedicate themselves to major works from Beethoven to Strauss, as well as fascinating discoveries from the concert repertoire. 

Cellist

Claudius Herrmann

Events

Upcoming events

Aug 24, 2026

Gringolts Quartet · Edinburgh International Festival

11 - 12 Oct, 2026

2nd Chamber Concert · Opernhaus Zürich

2 - 19 May, 2027

The Marriage of Figaro 2027 · Opernhaus Zürich

2 - 19 May, 2027

The Marriage of Figaro 2027 · Opernhaus Zürich

6 - 7 Jun, 2027

9th Chamber Concert · Opernhaus Zürich

Past events

Jan 24 - Feb 14, 2026

The Marriage of Figaro · Opernhaus Zürich

Future and recently performed repertoire

Cello in String Quartet No. 15 by Schubert

Edinburgh International Festival

Continuo Solocello in The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart

Opernhaus Zürich

Cello in String Quintet No. 2 in G Major by Brahms

Opernhaus Zürich

Cello in String Trio in B-flat major, D.471 by Schubert

Opernhaus Zürich

Cello in The Marriage of Figaro by Mozar

Opernhaus Zürich

Cello in Quintet No. 2 in B major by Bartholdy

Opernhaus Zürich

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