Korngold's Die Tote Stadt
Simon Stone (stage director), Kirill Petrenko (conductor) — With Jonas Kaufmann (Paul), Marlis Petersen (Marietta), Andrzej Filonczyk (Frank)...
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Cast
Simon Stone — Stage director
Maria-Magdalena Kwaschik — Assistant stage director
Ralph Myers — Set designer
Mel Page — Costumes
Roland Edrich — Lighting
Lukas Leipfinger — Dramaturgy
Jonas Kaufmann — Paul
Marlis Petersen — Marietta/Die Erscheinung Mariens
Andrzej Filonczyk — Frank/Fritz
Jennifer Johnston — Brigitta
Mirjam Mesak — Juliette
Corinna Scheurle — Lucienne
Manuel Günther — Gaston/Victorin
Dean Power — Graf Albert
Chor und Kinderchor der Bayerischen Staatsoper
Stellario Fagone — Chorus director
Program notes
Set a date with the incomparable Jonas Kaufmann at the legendary Bayerische Staatsoper for a sublime performance of Erich Wolfgang Korngold's Die tote Stadt, under Kirill Petrenko's expert direction. The action of this psychological drama follows Paul, who is mourning the loss of Marie amid the misty streets and canals of Bruges, Belgium. Devoted to her even after death, Paul has built her a "temple of memories" inside his house, despite the warnings of his friends. In the meantime, he has met the mysterious Marietta, in whom he sees a reflection of his young wife, leading to inner turmoil and a serious dilemma...
Jonas Kaufmann apperas courtesy of Sony Classical.
