Komische Oper Berlin
This refreshing staging dismantles well-worn BOHÈME clichés, peeling away layers like an onion to expose the opera’s essential human truths: gone are the picturesque Parisian rooftops, falling snow, and festive Christmas scenes.
Komische Oper Berlin
This production is a truly special take on Mozart’s 1791 icon: the stage is a flat two-dimensional white surface onto which a sort of animated fairytale reminiscent of 20th century silent film is projected to show most of the plot.
Komische Oper Berlin
The German localization is great. Not only is the translation great, but the show is noticeably adapted for a German audience, at times with local vernacular and sociocultural references. Who knew a thick Berlin accent could make murder sound so glamorous?
Komische Oper Berlin
In Messias, Händel tells the story of the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ by stringing along bible passages to create a coherent storyline. In this production, the religious component takes a back seat, with a very worldly plot taking center stage.
Komische Oper Berlin
It was evident from their reactions that many of the contemporary references to GDR society were a hit with members of the audience that might’ve grown up in East Germany or had personal, emotional ties with.