The Deutsche Oper am Rhein in Düsseldorf and Duisburg brings a rich tapestry of performances, blending opera, ballet, and orchestral music. From operatic tales of love and justice to ballet classes that welcome all, the range of events highlights the depth of human emotion and creativity. Featuring works like 'Der Kreidekreis' and 'La traviata,' alongside inclusive dance workshops, the program offers something for every art enthusiast. Join us as we delve into these vibrant events and the talented artists that bring them to life.

Diverse Stages: A Journey Through Music, Dance, and Emotion at Deutsche Oper am Rhein

The Deutsche Oper am Rhein is set to deliver an exciting lineup for the 2024/2025 season, featuring a diverse collection of operas, ballet performances, and inclusive dance classes. From the whimsical 'Holle!' to the romantic tragedy 'La traviata', each performance promises to captivate audiences with its unique charm. Additionally, the opera house invites dance enthusiasts of all levels to participate in its open and mixed-abled dance classes, fostering a vibrant community of creativity and expression.

Exploring the Vibrant Tapestry of Deutsche Oper am Rhein's 2024/2025 Season

At Deutsche Oper am Rhein, a vibrant array of events offers a captivating journey into the realms of opera, ballet, and dance, celebrating the richness of artistic expression. From the poignant tales of 'La traviata' and 'Eugen Onegin' to the dynamic energy of ballet workshops and mixed-abled dance classes, audiences find a tapestry of experiences that illuminate the power of creativity. Whether you're an aficionado of traditional operas or a curious beginner in ballet, these events open doors to immersive cultural enrichment.

Unveiling Artistic Treasures: From Opera Classics to Dance Innovations

Prepare for a cultural journey as Deutsche Oper am Rhein presents a season filled with artistic diversity. From the poignant opera 'La Traviata' to the interactive 'Inside Out' dance experience, the lineup promises to captivate audiences of all tastes. With performances spanning opera, ballet, and orchestral matinees, attendees will witness creative brilliance from talented artists, including singers, dancers, and conductors. Whether you're a seasoned opera lover or a beginner stepping into the world of ballet, this season offers something for everyone. Join us as we delve into the details of these fascinating events.

Exploring Artistic Diversity: A Season at Deutsche Oper am Rhein

The Deutsche Oper am Rhein is set to captivate audiences with a diverse lineup of events showcasing the brilliance of opera, ballet, and orchestral performances. From the tragic romance of 'La traviata' to ballet open classes for all skill levels, and the emotive interpretations of 'Eugen Onegin', the program promises a rich tapestry of cultural experiences. With offerings that range from dance workshops to masterclasses, every event is designed to engage and inspire, making it a remarkable season for both performers and attendees.

Exploring the Vibrant World of Performance at Deutsche Oper am Rhein

Dive into a world of ballet, opera, and music at Deutsche Oper am Rhein's upcoming season. From beginner ballet classes to advanced workshops, and from intimate Liedmatinees to masterful operas, this season is packed with opportunities to engage with the arts. With events like 'Open Class' for dancers of all skill levels, 'Liedmatinee' featuring Finnish musical gems, and 'Eugen Onegin' delivering operatic drama, there's something for everyone. Join us in Düsseldorf for an inspiring journey through diverse artistic expressions.

Discovering Ballet, Opera, and More: A Season of Artistic Exploration at Deutsche Oper am Rhein

Welcome to a world where movement meets melody and tradition intertwines with innovation at the Deutsche Oper am Rhein. This season, the prestigious opera house in Düsseldorf offers a vibrant array of events, ranging from professional ballet classes and groundbreaking productions to intimate lied matinees and dynamic music performances. Whether you're an enthusiastic dancer or a fervent music lover, there's something for everyone to explore and enjoy in this cultural haven.

Discover the Vibrant World of Ballet, Opera, and Music at Deutsche Oper am Rhein

Jussi Myllys

Sami Luttinen

Ilmo Ranta

Deutsche Oper am Rhein

Tradition is meant to be flipped upside down - this is the view of milkman Tevje's three daughters, who would rather take their luck into their own hands than rely on the expertise of a matchmaker Jente. They drive their father to despair and shake up his world; a world in which not only the laws of the family are challenged, but the entire existence in the shtetl is so endangered that escaping and exile become a reality. Jerry Bock contrasts the melancholy of forlornness with a life-affirming verve.

Ana­tevka

Theater Duisburg

German Oper am Rhein

Tell me, Pinocchio, what are you saying? You've seen people turn into donkeys? You sat in the belly of a whale? And you've met the blue fairy, who is the very best anyway? You're teasing us! Don't you know that lies have short legs? Uh... Pinocchio, wait a minute! That can't be true! You made up all these stories!

Pinoc­chio

Two peoples find themselves in the barbaric grip of war after Nabucco and his troops attack Jerusalem. The Babylonian ruler and Zaccaria, the leader of the Hebrews, do not budge an inch from their opposing viewpoints in this profound conflict, while the daily grind of war continues to bring new suffering to both peoples. The seemingly hopeless conflict does not even stop at their own families: Zaccaria holds Nabucco's favorite daughter Fenena hostage, while she has long since changed sides out of love for Ismaele and lives among the enemy people. Nabucco's other daughter, Abigaille, envies her sister's happiness and her father's throne and forges disastrous plans...

Nabucco

A young princess, cursed to a hundred years of sleep, surrounded by thorns and roses: the fairy tale of the Sleeping Beauty has been told in many different versions over the centuries, from Charles Perrault to the Brothers Grimm and Disney. To this day, it is one of the best-known and most popular fairy tales.

Dorn­röschen

Giulio Cesare has defeated his enemy Pompeo and chased him all the way to Egypt. Against Caesare's will, however, Pompeo was then executed by the Egyptian king Tolomeo. The wife and son of the slain man swear to avenge him. Cleopatra, meanwhile, wants the Egyptian throne all to herself. In order to get it, she must get rid of her brother Tolomeo and win Cesare's support. She seduces him, he falls for her - and makes Cleopatra Queen of Egypt.

Julius Caesar in Egypt

While the grimy back yards of the Weimar Republic were filled with unemployed singers practicing their skills in the hope of earning enough for a warm meal, night after night the revue theatres of the Kurfürstendamm would present glittering golden dreams to an audience of millions hungry for entertainment. Amid the glitz of the roaring 1920s, the fame of the Comedian Harmonists burned especially brightly: modelled on the American vocal quartet The Revelers, the six-strong ensemble made up of Ari Leschnikoff, Erich Abraham-Collin, Harry Frommermann, Roman Cycowski, Robert Biberti and pianist Erwin Bootz thrilled German audiences with mixture of sassy and entertaining lyrics set to the latest music and sung in perfect close harmony. With hits such as “Veronika, der Lenz ist da”, “Ein Freund, ein guter Freund” and “Wochenend und Sonnenschein” they conquered the concert halls of Europe at record speed and thanks to the modern mass medium of gramophone records they soon became a fixture in living rooms across Germany.

Come­dian Harmo­nists – Best of

A psychological drama between duty and freedom

Katja Kaba­nova

Of course, it's much more fun to play than to help with housework! Hänsel and Gretel know that too. It's just a shame that they smash the milk churn during their boisterous games and ruin their dinner. What should the poor family put on the table now? The mother scolds her children and sends them into the forest to look for berries. However, what begins as an adventure soon turns serious at dusk: the siblings get lost and soon fall into the clutches of the wicked witch. Now they have to summon up all their courage and ingenuity to free themselves.

Hansel and Gretel

The Queen of the Night asks Tamino to free Pamina from the clutches of the supposed villain Sarastro. And so, together with the bird catcher Papageno, he sets out to become a hero. But there are many surprises awaiting him on his adventurous rescue mission... Barrie Kosky's multimedia staging, which the director developed together with the British artists' collective “1927”, has long enjoyed cult status around the world. The imaginative interplay of scene, music and video animation elegantly transposes Mozart's opera into the present day.

The Magic Flute

Every year in December, the anticipation grows for a festive occasion when you can get together with family and friends and treat yourself to something special. Our early Christmas present goes to our most loyal supporters: the members of the Friends of Deutsche Oper am Rhein. The Opera Studio of the Deutsche Oper am Rhein and the Duisburg Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Katharina Müllner, will present a special musical programme. Non-members of the Circle of Friends are also cordially invited to experience the concert in a festive atmosphere!

Christmas with friends

The centre of Bridget Breiner's examination of the fairytale is not Clara, the Cinderella, but Livia, one of her stepsisters. What happens when one of the most famous fairytales is told from the perspective of one of the antagonists? Isn't "evil" a question of perspective? Suffering from her mother's power games, Livia discovers her counterpart in Clara. Admiration and fascination turn into jealousy. The story follows its familiar course: the prince chosen by her mother for Livia finds true love in Clara. But Livia goes her own way, frees herself from the constraints of her environment and takes her life into her own hands.

Soot

"It's the most wonderful time of the year" - what puts us in a better Christmas mood than the right music? Accompanied by a jazz band consisting of piano, clarinet, saxophone, drums and double bass, Jake Muffett and other members of our ensemble wrap up arrangements of American Christmas carol classics for a relaxed and casual evening: Let us get you in the mood and swing with us towards the festive season!

Swinging Christ­mas

In our Lied Matinees, ensemble members and pianists in the foyer of Opernhaus Düsseldorf dedicate themselves to the exciting diversity of international Lied art.

“Light and shadow of the north” flow through this song matinee, performed by Finnish ensemble members Jussi Myllys and Sami Luttinen. Accompanied by pianist Ilmo Ranta, they interpret late romantic songs by their compatriot Jean Sibelius and the Norwegian Edward Grieg, among others, as well as expressive modern works by contemporary Finnish composers such as Aarre Merikanto (1893-1958) and Mikko Heiniö (*1948)./

Liedmatinee

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