Name: Otello
Start: 2025-07-13T19:30:00
Location: German Oper am Rhein

This season, Deutsche Oper am Rhein brings a compelling blend of operatic drama and charitable spirit to the stage. With the premiere of 'Der Kreidekreis,' an intense opera about justice and maternal love, and 'Otello,' a tale of ambition and jealousy, audiences will be treated to gripping narratives and exceptional performances. Alongside these productions, the AIDS-Gala stands out as a highlight, where artists unite to support those affected by HIV/AIDS. Join us in Düsseldorf for an unforgettable experience of artistry and humanity.

A Season of Drama and Compassion: Opera and Charity at Deutsche Oper am Rhein

Embrace the world of opera at the Deutsche Oper am Rhein with a stellar lineup of performances that promise to captivate audiences through powerful narratives and timeless music. From the soulful tragedy of 'La traviata' to the comedic twists of 'Prima la Mamma!' and the dark mysteries of 'Der fliegende Holländer,' each opera offers a unique glimpse into human emotions and experiences. Join us as we delve into these masterpieces, showcasing the talents of renowned performers and the creative vision that brings these stories to life.

Opera Extravaganza: A Journey Through Love, Tragedy, and Redemption

From the tumultuous comedy in 'La Cenerentola' to the innovative choreography of 'Kaleidosko' and the tragic tale of 'Otello,' Deutsche Oper am Rhein promises an unforgettable journey through opera and ballet. This captivating series of performances in Düsseldorf showcases not only the timeless stories of Cinderella and Otello but also the creativity and dynamic energy of contemporary dance, inviting audiences to experience the captivating synergy of music, movement, and storytelling.

Unveiling the World of Opera and Dance at Deutsche Oper am Rhein

The upcoming season at Deutsche Oper am Rhein promises an unforgettable journey through some of opera's most compelling narratives. With compelling performances of 'La traviata', 'Der fliegende Holländer', and 'Otello', audiences will be treated to a blend of timeless music and dramatic storytelling. From the tragic love of Violetta Valéry to the cursed voyage of the Flying Dutchman and the destructive jealousy in 'Otello', each opera unfolds a world of emotional depth and complexity. Join us as we delve into these captivating stories brought to life by talented performers.

Opera Extravaganza at Deutsche Oper am Rhein: A Season of Timeless Tales

Experience a cultural adventure in Düsseldorf, where a series of captivating events blend music, dance, and opera. From the innovative choreography of 'Kalei­dos­ko' to the harmonious storytelling of 'Shooting Star from 6 years,' and the powerful renditions in 'Beethoven,' this city truly becomes a stage for extraordinary artistic expression. Join us as we explore the creative brilliance and sensory delights of these immersive performances, each contributing to the vibrant tapestry of Düsseldorf's cultural scene.

Artistic Symphony: A Journey Through Music, Dance, and Opera in Düsseldorf

Embark on a cultural journey at Deutsche Oper am Rhein, where ballet and opera enthusiasts gather to experience riveting performances. From the skillful Intermediate/Advanced Open Ballet Class, perfect for honing your dance techniques, to the heart-pounding drama of world-renowned operas like Carmen and Otello, the array of events promises an enriching experience. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned artist, the upcoming sessions in Düsseldorf and Duisburg offer a platform for growth and transformation in the world of performing arts.

Dive Into the World of Ballet and Opera at Deutsche Oper am Rhein

Axel Kober

Martin Muehle

Katarzyna Kuncio

Riccardo Romeo

Anke Krabbe

Valentin Ruckebier

David Fischer

Beniamin Pop

Vladislav Sulimsky

Chor der Deutschen Oper am Rhein

Düsseldorfer Symphoniker

Deutsche Oper am Rhein

In our song matinees, ensemble members and pianists dedicate themselves to the exciting variety of international song art - in the foyer of the Düsseldorf Opera House and, as of this season, also in the opera foyer of the Duisburg Theater!

Song matinee

Theater Duisburg

German Oper am Rhein

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

Do you fancy a pas de deux today - or would you prefer a solo? Perhaps you are in the mood for something beguilingly sweet or refreshingly bubbly? At “ Dance à la carte”, the audience creates the choreography according to their own taste - together with the team and the dancers of the Ballett am Rhein. The guests choose individual “courses” from a thoughtfully compiled menu: movement elements, music, stories. At the end, what has been created together is served - an exclusive world premiere, unique and only for this evening.

Dance à la carte

Three riddles must be solved by anyone who wants to marry the beautiful and ice-cold Princess Turandot. Anyone who fails them will be punished with death. But Prince Kalaf, who is unknown in the kingdom, passes the trial. Turandot desperately searches for a way to escape marriage to the much-hated man... With “Nessun dorma”, Puccini created one of the most famous tenor arias in opera literature. For the Taiwanese director Huan-Hsiung Li, Puccini's opera is a fairy tale, which he tells in the form of a dream that drifts back to the ancient Yuan dynasty.

Turan­dot

Count Almaviva walks on suitor's feet. The object of his latest desire: Susanna, his wife's chambermaid and fiancée of his valet Figaro. Shortly before the wedding, the young couple has to use all their ingenuity to avoid Susanna's erotic advances from her aristocratic employer - turbulence is inevitable!

The Marriage of Figaro

The choreographer duo Iratxe Ansa and Igor Bacovich explore the perpetual motion and transience of time. Under the title “Moto perpetuo” - perpetual motion - they develop their own physical language, which emerges from intuition together with the dancers in interaction with stage elements and light, inspired by the symmetries and circular movements in the music of Philip Glass.

Kalei­dos­kop

The spirit summons the forgotten voice of María through a crack in the pavement and tells her story. She was born on a day when God was drunk. “I am María ... María Tango, María of the suburbs, María Night, María fatal passion, María of love for Buenos Aires am I!” - Searching for happiness, she leaves the suburbs, glows, gets high and plays, sells herself and, in death, becomes a mystical figure. As a shadow, María wanders through a world of surreal encounters, tracing life backwards from oblivion to birth - until she finds redemption through poetry. On a holy Sunday.

Maria from Buenos Aires

In order to foil Alberich’s bid for power, the ruler of the gods Wotan has fathered nine Valkyries, who have the task of gathering an army of fallen heroes for him and bringing them to Valhalla. His intention is that his son Siegmund, conceived from a relationship with a mortal woman, will be the free-born hero who wins back the ring for him. However, Siegmund unwittingly upsets Wotan’s plan by falling in love with his twin sister Sieglinde, a union that gives birth to Siegfried. When Wotan’s favourite daughter Brünnhilde disobeys her father’s order to seal Siegmund’s downfall out of compassion, he banishes her to the rock of fire from which only the strongest hero will be able to rescue her. This will be Siegfried.

The Valkyrie

The king dies. Amfortas, leader of the Grail Brotherhood, is tormented by a wound that will not heal - struck by his arch-enemy Klingsor, to whom he also lost the Holy Spear of Christ that was guarded by the Brotherhood. Day after day, the Knights of the Grail are forced to watch helplessly as Amfortas dies of pain and guilt. Only a prophecy gives them hope: a “pure fool” will one day redeem the suffering king through his compassion and win back the Holy Spear, which the fallen Grail knight Klingsor guards in his magic garden. And then Parsifal knocks on the gates of the Grail Castle...

Parsifal

“What is the price of paradise and who has to pay for it?” asks Belgian choreographer Stina Quagebeur in her new creation "Omelas", which is based on a dystopian short story by Ursula K. Le Guin. Intuitive and urgent, in a composition of organ sound and orchestral force, abstract and narrative at the same time, she creates a journey at the pulse of today.

Orgel­Passion

There's a lot going on in the schoolyard. A storm is brewing. Otto is being bullied by girls, attacked and struck by a yellow lightning bolt. Hannah, Natan and Aziza rush to help their friend. But things get stranger and stranger: a pancake stand appears out of nowhere, a hat too, and then there's the hitchhiker who can make time freeze. What does all this have to do with that parallel world, the floating land, where the super villains are up to no good? The world seems to have gone off the rails. Luckily, the four friends suddenly have superpowers: Hannah's superpower is melody, she can fly high when she sings high. Natan's superpower is harmony and he can multiply. Aziza is incredibly dynamic and fast as lightning. And Otto has the best sense of rhythm and a special connection to explosions. It's high time for superheroes! Only together can they tell good from evil and save the blue pig. The blue pig? Wait...Where did that come from?

The Blue Sow

A trail of violence runs through the cursed dynasty of the Atrides long before this opera begins: Elektra's grandfather fed his own sons to his brother, her father Agamemnon sacrificed Elektra's sister Iphigenia, the desperate mother Clytemnestra and her lover Aegisth slaughtered Agamemnon with an axe in the bath. The children cannot find peace either: Elektra cannot mourn, desperate and raw, she dwells on her hatred. Like must be repaid in kind, the murderous mother and her lover must die. While her sister Chrysotemis refuses to join her, her brother Orest is to take vengeance for their beloved father: The next generation picks up the axe...

Elektra

The general Otello has achieved everything an ambitious upstart like him could dream of: Respected as the successful commander of the Venetian fleet and loved by his beautiful wife Desdemona, fate seems to have favored him. But one man senses the self-destructive jealousy smouldering behind the façade of the successful man: Jago. Ever since Otello's ensign was passed over for a promotion, he has been driving his superior's downfall with a coolly calculated destructive fury, cleverly feeding Otello's doubts about Desdemona's fidelity...

Otello

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