Philip Venables

A composer of ferocious dramatic instincts
— Alex Ross

Tag: Staatsoper

  • Denis & Katya revival next season in Hannover

    Denis & Katya revival next season in Hannover

    Denis & Katya was given its german premiere in Hannover this season on 26th Feburary, and a revival has just been announced in the 22—23 Season of the Niedersächsische Staatsoper Hannover. The Staatsoper Hannover commissioned a german language version of the opera, which was translated by director and librettist Robert Lehmeier, and was performed by two singers from the opera studio, Weronika Rabek and Darwin Prakash. They will both return next season for the revival, alongside the cellists of the Staatsoper Orchestra, director Ted Huffman and Music Director Maxim Böckelmann. The first performance of the revival will be on 4th April 2023 in Ballhof Eins.

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  • Press images of Denis & Katya in Hannover by Clemens Heidrich

    Press images of Denis & Katya in Hannover by Clemens Heidrich

    Some production images from the Staatsoper Hannover production of Denis & Katya, February 2022, at Ballhof Eins in Hannover. The singers were Weronika Rabek and Darwin Prakash, with cellists Reynard Rott, Gottfried Roßner, Clara Berger, Marion Zander, Killian Fröhlich and Gonçalo Silva. Direction by Ted Huffman, Music Direction by Maxim Böckelmann, Sound by Oliver Sinn and Markus Schwieger, Video by Pierre Martin, Design by Andrew Lieberman, Light by Bernd Purkrabek and Costume by Raphaela Rose. All images by Clemens Heidrich. They can be used for press purposes with the appropriate credit. Very high-resolution photos can be downloaded here.

  • Denis & Katya announced in Hannover

    Denis & Katya announced in Hannover

    The German premiere of Denis & Katya has been announced for the 21—22 Season of the Niedersächsische Staatsoper Hannover. The theatre has commissioned a german language version of the opera, which has been translated by director and librettist Robert Lehmeier. The opera will be performed by two singers from the opera studio, Weronika Rabek and Darwin Prakash. Ted Huffman will direct, with Maxim Böckelmann as musical director and Andrew Lieberman as designer. The premiere will be 26th February 2022 in Ballhof Eins.

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