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Tristan und Isolde at Deutsche Oper Berlin

Deutsche Oper Berlin

Tristan und Isolde at Deutsche Oper Berlin

The main character of this opera is neither Tristan nor Isolde: it is the music. From the hints of atonality in the opening sequence, to the climactic resolution of the aforementioned chord four hours later, the music is entirely captivating and deeply moving.

By Philip Zuschke 09 Jul 2024
Don Giovanni at Deutsche Oper Berlin

Deutsche Oper Berlin

Don Giovanni at Deutsche Oper Berlin

Don Giovanni tells a story not just about toxic patriarchy, but about an abuse of power displayed in the (sexual) oppression of women and working-class people at the whim of aristocratic caprice.

By Philip Zuschke 04 Jul 2024
Nixon in China at Deutsche Oper Berlin

Deutsche Oper Berlin

Nixon in China at Deutsche Oper Berlin

With all this grand geopolitical storytelling, “Nixon in China” does not let us forget that its characters are, first and foremost, people. There‘s a lot of raw emotion and intimate personality on stage.

By Philip Zuschke 29 Jun 2024
Messa da Requiem by Staatsballett Berlin

Staatsballett Berlin

Messa da Requiem by Staatsballett Berlin

A cohesive bundling of singers and dancers, groups and soloists, into a uniform body where all participants seem to engage at eye level with little discernible hierarchy.

By Philip Zuschke 28 Jun 2024
La Fanciulla del West at Staatsoper Berlin

Staatsoper Berlin

La Fanciulla del West at Staatsoper Berlin

This is a story about what happens to a tight-knit community existing on the fringes of society when its members perceive a threatening disturbance from outside.

By Philip Zuschke 25 Jun 2024
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