Der Rosenkavalier fans about Strauss’ masterpiece | Dutch National Opera

Der Rosenkavalier (1911) had long been on Lorenzo Viotti’s wish list when he became chief conductor of Dutch National Opera. But what makes this opera so special? Three Rosenkavalier fans fill you in.

Viotti will be working with a first-rate cast of singers. Soprano Maria Bengtsson makes an ideal Marschallin with her noble voice and undeniable stage presence, while mezzo-soprano Angela Brower, renowned for her velvety sound and pristine delivery, takes on the role of Octavian. German bass Christof Fischesser will bring his deep, rich warm tones as well as his flair for comedy to the role of Baron Ochs. 

CREDITS

Musical comedy in three acts
Sung in German

Libretto – Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Musical direction – Lorenzo Viotti
Stage direction – Jan Philipp Gloger
Set design – Ben Baur
Costumes – Karin Jud
Lighting – Bernd Purkrabek
Dramaturgy – Sophie Becker, Klaus Bertisch

Die Feldmarschallin – Maria Bengtsson
Der Baron Ochs auf Lerchenau – Christof Fischesser
Octavian – Angela Brower
Herr von Faninal – Martin Gantner
Sophie – Nina Minasyan
Jungfer Marianne Leitmetzerin – Iris van Wijnen
Valzacchi  -Marcel Reijans
Annina – Eva Kroon
Ein Polizeikommisar – Scott Wilde
Haushofmeister der Feldmarschallin – Erik Slik
Haushofmeister bei Faninal – Ian Castro*
Ein Notar – Alexander de Jong
Ein Wirt – Lucas van Lierop
Ein Sänger – Angel Romero
Drei adelige Waisen – Dana Ilia, Maria Kowan, Marieke Reuten
Eine Modistin – Tomoko Makuuchi
Ein Tierhändler – Richard Prada
Vier Lakeien – François Soons, John van Halteren, Nicolas Clemens, Christiaan Peters
Vier Kellner – Frank Engel, Jorne van Bergeijk, Hans-Pieter Herman, Sander Heutinck
Hausknecht – Peter Arink

*Dutch National Opera Studio

Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra

Chorus of Dutch National Opera
Chorus master – Edward Ananian-Cooper
Nieuw Amsterdams Kinderkoor (part of Nieuw Vocaal Amsterdam)
Children’s chorus master – Pia Pleijsier

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