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Wed
16
Apr
Wagner

Der Ring an 1 Abend – Theater Koblenz

Opera
3rd performance
19:00 – 21:30
Production: Wagner: Der Ring an 1 Abend
"The Ring of the Nibelung" in one evening ... 15 hours of music. Such an event would indeed demand an iron constitution from both audience and stage. But in this radical, astute and amusingly entertaining summary of the four operas, the audience experiences Richard Wagner's work shortened by around twelve hours: "A painful, if not irresponsible intervention, which can only be excused by the aims of this evening: to awaken the longing for the whole among Wagner's friends and to give his opponents the opportunity to finally be able to convincingly justify their previously unfounded prejudices."

And so Loriot sheds light on the complicated plot centred on this Ring, which ruins gods, giants and humans over three generations and four operas. Loriot takes the subject seriously and does not see his "Ring" mission as a satire, but rather as a witty and humorous introduction to the cosmos of "Das Rheingold", "Die Walküre", "Siegfried" and "Götterdämmerung".

The insights of the popular humourist are not only a pure delight for opera novices, but also for Wagner connoisseurs and a top-class artistic treat. The Rheinische Philharmonie state orchestra will perform in the Rhein-Mosel-Halle under the direction of Marcus Merkel, the theatre's chief conductor.
Thu
17
Apr
Wagner

Der Ring an 1 Abend – Theater Koblenz

Opera
4th performance
19:00 – 21:30
Production: Wagner: Der Ring an 1 Abend
"The Ring of the Nibelung" in one evening ... 15 hours of music. Such an event would indeed demand an iron constitution from both audience and stage. But in this radical, astute and amusingly entertaining summary of the four operas, the audience experiences Richard Wagner's work shortened by around twelve hours: "A painful, if not irresponsible intervention, which can only be excused by the aims of this evening: to awaken the longing for the whole among Wagner's friends and to give his opponents the opportunity to finally be able to convincingly justify their previously unfounded prejudices."

And so Loriot sheds light on the complicated plot centred on this Ring, which ruins gods, giants and humans over three generations and four operas. Loriot takes the subject seriously and does not see his "Ring" mission as a satire, but rather as a witty and humorous introduction to the cosmos of "Das Rheingold", "Die Walküre", "Siegfried" and "Götterdämmerung".

The insights of the popular humourist are not only a pure delight for opera novices, but also for Wagner connoisseurs and a top-class artistic treat. The Rheinische Philharmonie state orchestra will perform in the Rhein-Mosel-Halle under the direction of Marcus Merkel, the theatre's chief conductor.
Sat
10
May
Wagner

Der Ring an 1 Abend – Theater Koblenz

Opera
5th performance
19:00 – 21:30
Production: Wagner: Der Ring an 1 Abend
"The Ring of the Nibelung" in one evening ... 15 hours of music. Such an event would indeed demand an iron constitution from both audience and stage. But in this radical, astute and amusingly entertaining summary of the four operas, the audience experiences Richard Wagner's work shortened by around twelve hours: "A painful, if not irresponsible intervention, which can only be excused by the aims of this evening: to awaken the longing for the whole among Wagner's friends and to give his opponents the opportunity to finally be able to convincingly justify their previously unfounded prejudices."

And so Loriot sheds light on the complicated plot centred on this Ring, which ruins gods, giants and humans over three generations and four operas. Loriot takes the subject seriously and does not see his "Ring" mission as a satire, but rather as a witty and humorous introduction to the cosmos of "Das Rheingold", "Die Walküre", "Siegfried" and "Götterdämmerung".

The insights of the popular humourist are not only a pure delight for opera novices, but also for Wagner connoisseurs and a top-class artistic treat. The Rheinische Philharmonie state orchestra will perform in the Rhein-Mosel-Halle under the direction of Marcus Merkel, the theatre's chief conductor.
Sat
05
Jul
Puccini

Madama Butterfly – Theater Koblenz

Opera
Premiere
20:00 – 22:30
Production: Puccini: Madama Butterfly
When the American naval lieutenant Pinkerton arrives in Nagasaki, the intermediary Goro has already prepared everything: a house with staff and marriage to the young geisha Cio-Cio-San, known as Butterfly, all with one month's notice. Cio-Cio-San is taking a big risk with this marriage, as she has to give up both the culture and religion of her homeland and expose herself to the ostracism of her outraged family. Shortly after the wedding night, Pinkerton leaves Japan with the promise of a speedy return. But three years pass without his return. Nevertheless, Cio-Cio-San clings to the hope that she will soon be living with Pinkerton and their three-year-old child again. And suddenly, one night, a cannon shot announces the arrival of Pinkerton's ship. Unlike Cio Cio-San, Pinkerton has built a new life for himself in the years since the wedding: a new American family and a new wife who accompanies him to bring Cio-Cio-San's child to America. Desperate, she sees suicide as the only way out.

Puccini's overwhelming musical portrayal of the greatest hope and deepest despair has made his "Japanese tragedy" one of the most popular and most frequently performed works of operatic art. Directed by Markus Dietze, the open skies of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress provide an incomparable setting for the story of this life's destiny caught between two worlds. The musical interpretation by the chief conductor of the Koblenz Theatre is sure to open up new worlds for the audience.

Musical direction: Marcus Merkel
Production: Markus Dietze
Stage and costumes: Christian Binz
State Orchestra Rheinische Philharmonie
Sun
06
Jul
Puccini

Madama Butterfly – Theater Koblenz

Opera
2nd performance
20:00 – 22:30
Production: Puccini: Madama Butterfly
When the American naval lieutenant Pinkerton arrives in Nagasaki, the intermediary Goro has already prepared everything: a house with staff and marriage to the young geisha Cio-Cio-San, known as Butterfly, all with one month's notice. Cio-Cio-San is taking a big risk with this marriage, as she has to give up both the culture and religion of her homeland and expose herself to the ostracism of her outraged family. Shortly after the wedding night, Pinkerton leaves Japan with the promise of a speedy return. But three years pass without his return. Nevertheless, Cio-Cio-San clings to the hope that she will soon be living with Pinkerton and their three-year-old child again. And suddenly, one night, a cannon shot announces the arrival of Pinkerton's ship. Unlike Cio Cio-San, Pinkerton has built a new life for himself in the years since the wedding: a new American family and a new wife who accompanies him to bring Cio-Cio-San's child to America. Desperate, she sees suicide as the only way out.

Puccini's overwhelming musical portrayal of the greatest hope and deepest despair has made his "Japanese tragedy" one of the most popular and most frequently performed works of operatic art. Directed by Markus Dietze, the open skies of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress provide an incomparable setting for the story of this life's destiny caught between two worlds. The musical interpretation by the chief conductor of the Koblenz Theatre is sure to open up new worlds for the audience.

Musical direction: Marcus Merkel
Production: Markus Dietze
Stage and costumes: Christian Binz
State Orchestra Rheinische Philharmonie
Wed
09
Jul
Puccini

Madama Butterfly – Theater Koblenz

Opera
3rd performance
20:00 – 22:30
Production: Puccini: Madama Butterfly
When the American naval lieutenant Pinkerton arrives in Nagasaki, the intermediary Goro has already prepared everything: a house with staff and marriage to the young geisha Cio-Cio-San, known as Butterfly, all with one month's notice. Cio-Cio-San is taking a big risk with this marriage, as she has to give up both the culture and religion of her homeland and expose herself to the ostracism of her outraged family. Shortly after the wedding night, Pinkerton leaves Japan with the promise of a speedy return. But three years pass without his return. Nevertheless, Cio-Cio-San clings to the hope that she will soon be living with Pinkerton and their three-year-old child again. And suddenly, one night, a cannon shot announces the arrival of Pinkerton's ship. Unlike Cio Cio-San, Pinkerton has built a new life for himself in the years since the wedding: a new American family and a new wife who accompanies him to bring Cio-Cio-San's child to America. Desperate, she sees suicide as the only way out.

Puccini's overwhelming musical portrayal of the greatest hope and deepest despair has made his "Japanese tragedy" one of the most popular and most frequently performed works of operatic art. Directed by Markus Dietze, the open skies of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress provide an incomparable setting for the story of this life's destiny caught between two worlds. The musical interpretation by the chief conductor of the Koblenz Theatre is sure to open up new worlds for the audience.

Musical direction: Marcus Merkel
Production: Markus Dietze
Stage and costumes: Christian Binz
State Orchestra Rheinische Philharmonie
Fri
11
Jul
Puccini

Madama Butterfly – Theater Koblenz

Opera
4th performance
20:00 – 22:30
Production: Puccini: Madama Butterfly
When the American naval lieutenant Pinkerton arrives in Nagasaki, the intermediary Goro has already prepared everything: a house with staff and marriage to the young geisha Cio-Cio-San, known as Butterfly, all with one month's notice. Cio-Cio-San is taking a big risk with this marriage, as she has to give up both the culture and religion of her homeland and expose herself to the ostracism of her outraged family. Shortly after the wedding night, Pinkerton leaves Japan with the promise of a speedy return. But three years pass without his return. Nevertheless, Cio-Cio-San clings to the hope that she will soon be living with Pinkerton and their three-year-old child again. And suddenly, one night, a cannon shot announces the arrival of Pinkerton's ship. Unlike Cio Cio-San, Pinkerton has built a new life for himself in the years since the wedding: a new American family and a new wife who accompanies him to bring Cio-Cio-San's child to America. Desperate, she sees suicide as the only way out.

Puccini's overwhelming musical portrayal of the greatest hope and deepest despair has made his "Japanese tragedy" one of the most popular and most frequently performed works of operatic art. Directed by Markus Dietze, the open skies of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress provide an incomparable setting for the story of this life's destiny caught between two worlds. The musical interpretation by the chief conductor of the Koblenz Theatre is sure to open up new worlds for the audience.

Musical direction: Marcus Merkel
Production: Markus Dietze
Stage and costumes: Christian Binz
State Orchestra Rheinische Philharmonie
Sat
12
Jul
Puccini

Madama Butterfly – Theater Koblenz

Opera
5th performance
20:00 – 22:30
Production: Puccini: Madama Butterfly
When the American naval lieutenant Pinkerton arrives in Nagasaki, the intermediary Goro has already prepared everything: a house with staff and marriage to the young geisha Cio-Cio-San, known as Butterfly, all with one month's notice. Cio-Cio-San is taking a big risk with this marriage, as she has to give up both the culture and religion of her homeland and expose herself to the ostracism of her outraged family. Shortly after the wedding night, Pinkerton leaves Japan with the promise of a speedy return. But three years pass without his return. Nevertheless, Cio-Cio-San clings to the hope that she will soon be living with Pinkerton and their three-year-old child again. And suddenly, one night, a cannon shot announces the arrival of Pinkerton's ship. Unlike Cio Cio-San, Pinkerton has built a new life for himself in the years since the wedding: a new American family and a new wife who accompanies him to bring Cio-Cio-San's child to America. Desperate, she sees suicide as the only way out.

Puccini's overwhelming musical portrayal of the greatest hope and deepest despair has made his "Japanese tragedy" one of the most popular and most frequently performed works of operatic art. Directed by Markus Dietze, the open skies of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress provide an incomparable setting for the story of this life's destiny caught between two worlds. The musical interpretation by the chief conductor of the Koblenz Theatre is sure to open up new worlds for the audience.

Musical direction: Marcus Merkel
Production: Markus Dietze
Stage and costumes: Christian Binz
State Orchestra Rheinische Philharmonie
Sun
13
Jul
Puccini

Madama Butterfly – Theater Koblenz

Opera
6th performance
20:00 – 22:30
Production: Puccini: Madama Butterfly
When the American naval lieutenant Pinkerton arrives in Nagasaki, the intermediary Goro has already prepared everything: a house with staff and marriage to the young geisha Cio-Cio-San, known as Butterfly, all with one month's notice. Cio-Cio-San is taking a big risk with this marriage, as she has to give up both the culture and religion of her homeland and expose herself to the ostracism of her outraged family. Shortly after the wedding night, Pinkerton leaves Japan with the promise of a speedy return. But three years pass without his return. Nevertheless, Cio-Cio-San clings to the hope that she will soon be living with Pinkerton and their three-year-old child again. And suddenly, one night, a cannon shot announces the arrival of Pinkerton's ship. Unlike Cio Cio-San, Pinkerton has built a new life for himself in the years since the wedding: a new American family and a new wife who accompanies him to bring Cio-Cio-San's child to America. Desperate, she sees suicide as the only way out.

Puccini's overwhelming musical portrayal of the greatest hope and deepest despair has made his "Japanese tragedy" one of the most popular and most frequently performed works of operatic art. Directed by Markus Dietze, the open skies of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress provide an incomparable setting for the story of this life's destiny caught between two worlds. The musical interpretation by the chief conductor of the Koblenz Theatre is sure to open up new worlds for the audience.

Musical direction: Marcus Merkel
Production: Markus Dietze
Stage and costumes: Christian Binz
State Orchestra Rheinische Philharmonie
Fri
08
Aug

Eröffnung MDR Musiksommer – "Von Chemnitz in die Welt" | MDR Sinfonieorchester

Concert
20:00 – 22:30
The MDR Music Summer opens its 34th concert series in the European Capital of Culture 2025 in splendour. Together with the Robert Schumann Philharmonic Orchestra Chemnitz, the soprano Fatma Said and Omar Massa on the bandoneon, the MDR Symphony Orchestra will present a colourful programme characterised by South American sounds, in which the bandoneon, whose origins lie in 19th century Chemnitz, plays a representative role. Marcus Merkel, one of the most interesting young German conductors of the present day, has taken on the overall musical direction.

Fatma Said | Soprano
Omar Massa | bandoneon
Marcus Merkel | Conductor

MDR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Robert Schumann Philharmonic Orchestra Chemnitz
Sun
17
Aug
Verdi

La Traviata – Kasematten Graz

Opera
Premiere
19:30 – 22:00
Production: Verdi: La Traviata
Passion, longing, despair, anger, reconciliation. LA TRAVIATA by GIUSEPPE VERDI is more than just an opera. It is an emotional, musical and dramatic masterpiece. A story about the challenges of life, the power of love and the fragility of human existence that is deeply moving, especially today.

Violetta Valéry: NICOLE CHEVALIER
Alfredo Germont: JOSEPH CALLEJA
Giorgio Germont: THOMAS HAMPSON

In other roles we are proud to present:
Flora: Neira Muhić
Annina: Marija Ticl
Marchese: Ivan Oreščanin
Dottore Grenvil: Daeho Kim
Gastone & Guiseppe: Christian Scherler
Barone Duphol & Servant (commissario): Sangyeon Chae

Musical direction: Marcus Merkel
Scenic design: Elisabeth Thym
Set design: Isabel Toccafondi
Tue
19
Aug
Verdi

La Traviata – Kasematten Graz

Opera
2nd performance
19:30 – 22:00
Production: Verdi: La Traviata
Passion, longing, despair, anger, reconciliation. LA TRAVIATA by GIUSEPPE VERDI is more than just an opera. It is an emotional, musical and dramatic masterpiece. A story about the challenges of life, the power of love and the fragility of human existence that is deeply moving, especially today.

Violetta Valéry: NICOLE CHEVALIER
Alfredo Germont: JOSEPH CALLEJA
Giorgio Germont: THOMAS HAMPSON

In other roles we are proud to present:
Flora: Neira Muhić
Annina: Marija Ticl
Marchese: Ivan Oreščanin
Dottore Grenvil: Daeho Kim
Gastone & Guiseppe: Christian Scherler
Barone Duphol & Servant (commissario): Sangyeon Chae

Musical direction: Marcus Merkel
Scenic design: Elisabeth Thym
Set design: Isabel Toccafondi
Fri
26
Sep

Season Opening Gala with Javier Camarena | Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

Concert
20:15 – 22:45
Pieces by Donizetti, Rossini, Verdi, Gounod and others

The Antwerp Symphony Orchestra opens the concert season in grand style with an evening of brilliance and operatic splendour. This year, the spotlight falls on Javier Camarena, the world-renowned Mexican tenor and Male Singer of the Year at the International Opera Awards. Known as the king of bel canto, Camarena enchants with arias by Donizetti, Rossini, Verdi, and Gounod, showcasing his unmatched vocal artistry and charisma. The orchestra complements his performance with dazzling overtures and intermezzi, delivering their signature elegance and flair. An unforgettable night of operatic magic, glamour, and musical fireworks awaits!

Javier Camarena, Tenor
Marcus Merkel, Conductor
Antwerp Symphony Orchestra
Sun
28
Sep

Gala with Jinxu Xiahou | Antwerp Symphony Orchestra in Amsterdam

Concert
11:00 – 13:30
With his warm timbre and impressive technique, Jinxu Xiahou has already enchanted audiences all over the world. Now he is on stage at The Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, together with the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra. Together, they will perform a selection of arias from works by Donizetti, Rossini and Verdi, among others. The Antwerp Symphony Orchestra complements these vocal delights with sparkling overtures and intermezzi, and assists the soloist with unparalleled class.

Jinxu Xiahou, Tenor
Marcus Merkel, Conductor
Antwerp Symphony Orchestra
Sat
27
Dec
Strauß

Die Fledermaus – Semperoper Dresden

Opera
19:00 – 22:00
Production: Strauß: Die Fledermaus
"Effervescent irony combined with a sparkling champagne mood to the sounds of the waltz."

Operetta in three acts
Text version after Carl Haffner and Richard Genée based on the vaudeville Le Réveillon by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy

In German with German and English surtitles

Gabriel von Eisenstein Christoph Pohl
Rosalinde Elissa Huber
Alfred Mario Lerchenberger
Prince Orlofsky Valerie Eickhoff
Adele Katrina Galka
Dr Falke Anton Beliaev
Frank Markus Marquardt
Dr Blind Gerald Hupach
Ida Cornelia Butz, Gundula Rosenkranz
Frog Wolfgang Stumph

Musical direction Marcus Merkel
Production Günter Krämer
Stage Gisbert Jäkel
Costumes Falk Bauer
Lighting Jan Seeger
Choreography Otto Pichler
Choir Jan Hoffmann
Saxon State Opera Choir Dresden
Saxon State Orchestra Dresden
Fri
02
Jan
Strauß

Die Fledermaus – Semperoper Dresden

Opera
19:00 – 22:00
Production: Strauß: Die Fledermaus
"Effervescent irony combined with a sparkling champagne mood to the sounds of the waltz."

Operetta in three acts
Text version after Carl Haffner and Richard Genée based on the vaudeville Le Réveillon by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy

In German with German and English surtitles

Gabriel von Eisenstein Christoph Pohl
Rosalinde Elissa Huber
Alfred Mario Lerchenberger
Prince Orlofsky Valerie Eickhoff
Adele Katrina Galka
Dr Falke Anton Beliaev
Frank Markus Marquardt
Dr Blind Gerald Hupach
Ida Cornelia Butz, Gundula Rosenkranz
Frog Wolfgang Stumph

Musical direction Marcus Merkel
Production Günter Krämer
Stage Gisbert Jäkel
Costumes Falk Bauer
Lighting Jan Seeger
Choreography Otto Pichler
Choir Jan Hoffmann
Saxon State Opera Choir Dresden
Saxon State Orchestra Dresden
Sat
03
Jan
Strauß

Die Fledermaus – Semperoper Dresden

Opera
19:00 – 22:00
Production: Strauß: Die Fledermaus
"Effervescent irony combined with a sparkling champagne mood to the sounds of the waltz."

Operetta in three acts
Text version after Carl Haffner and Richard Genée based on the vaudeville Le Réveillon by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy

In German with German and English surtitles

Gabriel von Eisenstein Christoph Pohl
Rosalinde Elissa Huber
Alfred Mario Lerchenberger
Prince Orlofsky Valerie Eickhoff
Adele Katrina Galka
Dr Falke Anton Beliaev
Frank Markus Marquardt
Dr Blind Gerald Hupach
Ida Cornelia Butz, Gundula Rosenkranz
Frog Wolfgang Stumph

Musical direction Marcus Merkel
Production Günter Krämer
Stage Gisbert Jäkel
Costumes Falk Bauer
Lighting Jan Seeger
Choreography Otto Pichler
Choir Jan Hoffmann
Saxon State Opera Choir Dresden
Saxon State Orchestra Dresden
Fri
09
Jan
Strauß

Die Fledermaus – Semperoper Dresden

Opera
19:00 – 22:00
Production: Strauß: Die Fledermaus
"Effervescent irony combined with a sparkling champagne mood to the sounds of the waltz."

Operetta in three acts
Text version after Carl Haffner and Richard Genée based on the vaudeville Le Réveillon by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy

In German with German and English surtitles

Gabriel von Eisenstein Christoph Pohl
Rosalinde Elissa Huber
Alfred Mario Lerchenberger
Prince Orlofsky Valerie Eickhoff
Adele Katrina Galka
Dr Falke Anton Beliaev
Frank Markus Marquardt
Dr Blind Gerald Hupach
Ida Cornelia Butz, Gundula Rosenkranz
Frog Wolfgang Stumph

Musical direction Marcus Merkel
Production Günter Krämer
Stage Gisbert Jäkel
Costumes Falk Bauer
Lighting Jan Seeger
Choreography Otto Pichler
Choir Jan Hoffmann
Saxon State Opera Choir Dresden
Saxon State Orchestra Dresden
Fri
16
Jan
Strauß

Die Fledermaus – Semperoper Dresden

Opera
19:00 – 22:00
Production: Strauß: Die Fledermaus
"Effervescent irony combined with a sparkling champagne mood to the sounds of the waltz."

Operetta in three acts
Text version after Carl Haffner and Richard Genée based on the vaudeville Le Réveillon by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy

In German with German and English surtitles

Gabriel von Eisenstein Christoph Pohl
Rosalinde Elissa Huber
Alfred Mario Lerchenberger
Prince Orlofsky Valerie Eickhoff
Adele Katrina Galka
Dr Falke Anton Beliaev
Frank Markus Marquardt
Dr Blind Gerald Hupach
Ida Cornelia Butz, Gundula Rosenkranz
Frog Wolfgang Stumph

Musical direction Marcus Merkel
Production Günter Krämer
Stage Gisbert Jäkel
Costumes Falk Bauer
Lighting Jan Seeger
Choreography Otto Pichler
Choir Jan Hoffmann
Saxon State Opera Choir Dresden
Saxon State Orchestra Dresden
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