Name: Guided Tour Make-up Department (GER)
Start: 2025-06-28T15:30:00
Location: Opernhaus Zürich

Step into a realm of artistry and wonder with Opernhaus Zürich's captivating events lineup, designed to engage audiences of all ages. From the charming introduction of ballet to children through 'Discover Ballet Giselle' to exploring vocal and dance talents in 'open space stimme' and 'open space tanz' workshops, there's something for everyone. Uncover the secrets of the opera house through guided tours, enjoy family workshops, and be mesmerized by performances like 'Leben mit einem Idioten' and 'Der fliegende Holländer'. This season promises unforgettable experiences, blending tradition and modernity in the heart of Zürich.

Discover An Enchanting World of Opera, Ballet, and Dance at Opernhaus Zürich

Opernhaus Zürich is offering a diverse array of events that invite participants to immerse themselves in the worlds of ballet, opera, and theater. From interactive workshops like 'Discover Ballet: Giselle' and 'open space stimme' to insightful guided tours and the enchanting children's opera 'In 80 Tagen um die Welt,' there's something for everyone. Dive into these experiences and gain unique perspectives on the artistry and behind-the-scenes magic of this renowned institution.

Dive into the Arts: Workshops and Tours at Opernhaus Zürich

Opernhaus Zürich opens its doors to a vibrant array of cultural experiences, ranging from immersive ballet workshops and voice exploration to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours and captivating operatic performances. From October 2024 to July 2025, the opera house invites everyone to explore the arts through hands-on workshops, insightful discussions, and guided tours. Whether you’re a dance enthusiast, opera lover, or curious newcomer, these events promise to enrich your understanding and appreciation of performing arts in the heart of Zurich.

Opera and Dance: A Kaleidoscope of Experiences at Opernhaus Zürich

Opernhaus Zürich invites you to delve into the world of performing arts with a series of events designed to inspire and educate. From exploring your vocal and dance skills to understanding the intricate details of opera production, these events offer something for everyone. Whether you're interested in developing your creative talents or simply want a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the opera world, there are numerous opportunities to engage with the arts in a meaningful way.

Exploring the Arts: Opernhaus Zürich's Engaging Series of Events

Dive into the vibrant world of Opernhaus Zürich, where creativity knows no bounds. From exploring your voice at 'Open Space Stimme' to experimenting with movement at 'Open Space Tanz', these events offer a unique opportunity for artistic expression. Gain exclusive behind-the-scenes insights with guided tours and engage in thought-provoking discussions at 'Zurich Talks Dance'. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a curious novice, these events promise an enriching experience that celebrates the diverse spectrum of performing arts.

Unlocking Creativity at Opernhaus Zürich: A Journey Through Dance, Music, and Theatre

Zürich is set to become a vibrant hub of artistic expression with a series of engaging events hosted by Opernhaus Zürich. From exploring the nuances of voice and dance in the 'open space' series to unraveling the intricate world of ballet and opera through guided tours and performances, these events offer something for everyone. Delve into the rich tapestry of Zürich's artistic landscape as you participate in workshops, witness world premieres, and engage in enlightening discussions with industry experts.

A Cultural Odyssey: Discovering Zürich's Artistic Facets

Opernhaus Zürich invites you to engage with art in its diverse forms, offering a series of events that delve into the realms of dance, opera, and creative exploration. From experimenting with your voice in 'open space stimme' to experiencing the creative freedom of contemporary dance in 'open space tanz,' and uncovering the theatrical magic behind the scenes with guided tours, there's something for everyone. Join discussions with top dance professionals in 'Zurich Talks Dance' and immerse yourself in classic operatic masterpieces such as 'Die tote Stadt' and 'Rigoletto.'

Discovering Artistic Expression at Opernhaus Zürich: A Journey Through Dance, Opera, and More

Opernhaus Zürich presents a captivating series of events, inviting enthusiasts of all backgrounds to explore their creative sides. From a voice exploration in 'open space stimme' to contemporary dance in 'open space tanz', and a behind-the-scenes look at ballet, makeup, and more, these events cater to artistic curiosity. The lineup also includes dramatic performances like 'Salome' and 'Atonement', ensuring a thrilling experience for all attendees. Join us in Zurich to immerse yourself in a world where every form of artistic expression is celebrated.

Exploring Art and Expression: Opernhaus Zürich's Diverse Offerings

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In William Shakespeare's drama "Romeo and Juliet," the power of love allows two young people to transcend their limitations. The lovers of Verona have conquered the ballet stage thanks to the music of Sergei Prokofiev. He masterfully captured the clash of love and hate, and the juxtaposition of tenderness and violence, in his vibrant, passionate score. Cathy Marston brings the world's most famous love story to the stage with the Zurich Ballet as a world of contrasts, where everything can change in an instant: around the next corner awaits the love of your life, or perhaps death itself.

Romeo and Juliet

"The Magic Flute" is one of the most enigmatic masterpieces in the history of opera. Mozart's last opera transports the listener to a world of magic, trials, and mysterious symbols, telling a story of the search for inner strength, maturity, and the overcoming of fears. Between light and shadow, a universal interplay of human experiences unfolds – carried by Mozart's profound music and its compelling appeal to humanity. The new production is directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca from Ticino, whose poetic stage language uniquely blends theater, acrobatics, and circus. 

The Magic Flute

William Shakespeare tells a story of love and transformation in his comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream." He interweaves the paths and detours of Eros in several plot lines, inevitably leading to mix-ups, misunderstandings, and hilarious scenes. Ballet director Cathy Marston and designer Richard Hudson stage their "Midsummer Night's Dream" in a dilapidated, abandoned fairground. Providing a counterpoint to Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's famous incidental music is Gabriel Prokofiev's "Concerto for Turntables and Orchestra No. 1." Robert Houssart conducts the Zurich Opera Orchestra and receives expert support from the popular British DJ Mr. Switch.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Bernhard-Theater

To be someone else for one night? Rosalinde, who would much rather have been an artist, isn't the only one who dreams of this. Together with the recently imprisoned Gabriel von Eisenstein, the servant Adele, and the vengeful Dr. Falke, she embarks on a journey to Prince Orlofsky's infamous party, a world where anything goes. Camilla Nylund sings Rosalinde in Anna Bernreitner's production, with costumes by fashion designer Arthur Arbesser.

The bat

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.

3rd Chamber Concert

Gabetta & Noseda

A bottle labeled "Drink me!" that shrinks you, a cake that makes you grow immeasurably after you eat it, a Mad Hatter who celebrates his unbirthday 364 days a year – these and many other curious adventures await Alice after she follows a rabbit and falls down a hole. Is it all really just a dream? Lewis Carroll's classic children's book has captivated generations of theater and filmmakers, including the Italian composer Pierangelo Valtinoni. His poetic music, as well as Nadja Loschky's imaginative and fast-paced direction, thrilled audiences at the Zurich premiere.

Alice in Wonderland

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. 

Lieder recital by Lise Davidsen

Elektra relentlessly invokes the past, her trauma, her burning desire for revenge: Her father Agamemnon, barely back from the Trojan War, is dead, murdered in his bath by her mother Clytemnestra and her lover Aegisthus. Richard Strauss wrote music of piercing power, profound and relentless, which offers no redemption to any of the characters until Elektra's ecstatic final dance. Following her visually stunning production of "Der Rosenkavalier" at the Zurich Opera House, director Lydia Steier now turns her attention to Strauss's dark counterpart. On the podium is the Lausanne-born conductor and designated Zurich General Music Director Lorenzo Viotti. In the demanding title role, Finnish soprano Miina-Liisa Värelä makes her Zurich debut.

Elektra

With "Das Rheingold," Richard Wagner opens his monumental "Ring of the Nibelung": a mythological world theater about power, love, and the loss of innocence. Whoever renounces love gains power. This fateful law draws both Alberich and the god Wotan into the spell of the cursed ring. From the famous depths of E-flat major, a world unfolds between idyllic nature and moral decay. Andreas Homoki's successful production returns under the musical direction of Gianandrea Noseda. Michael Volle sings Wotan.

Das Rheingold

4th Chamber Concert

With "Manon Lescaut," Giacomo Puccini established a series of tragic female figures in whom passionate devotion and existential despair are intertwined. In four large, cinematically edited scenes, he depicts the stages of the title character's life: her intoxicating love for the student Des Grieux, a life in luxurious Parisian society, and finally, exile and death in an American desert. Director Barrie Kosky underscores the fleeting nature of this life by presenting the narrative as a continuous, feverish journey: Death is already on the coachman's seat at Manon and Des Grieux's first encounter. Following her acclaimed Tosca, soprano Sonya Yoncheva returns to the Zurich Opera House as Manon.

Manon Lescaut

The one-hour tour takes you into the make-up department of the opera house and will take you into the fascinating world of wigs and mask making.

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