There are plenty of other shows going on so feel free to check those out as well.
Most shows begin at 7:00pm and tickets go on sale one month ahead of show time. Many tickets are cheap and student rates are available. Buy online, at the ticket office or from people pedalling them outside just before the show.
(Many hotels automatically have blocks of tix and sell them this way when their patrons don't want them.)
All shows have German supertitles unless the show is already in German so you won't be lost if your Deutsch is ok.
I recommend printing out the synopsis and taking it with you.
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Die Zauberflöte
Nov. 3, 6, 11, 15, 20
Dec. 25, 28
A family favorite, Die Zauberflöte is geared for all ages. The ever changing sets and wonderful music keep the audience on their toes as the cute story unfolds of a prince who sets out to rescue a fair maiden. Yours truly has a small role late in the show but for the Dec. performances I have more significant part.
Staatsoper Zauberflöte page. See show times, order tickets, check out the video etc.
Complete synopsis here.
Check out the video. Poorly put together video but it gives you a good idea of the show.
(Real Player pops in new window)
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La traviata
Nov. 4, 10, 17
Last season this was the show that was sung by the Russian soprano Netrebko but she is so 'last year', right?
I had an orchestra rehearsal with Stephania Bonfidelli (pic above) this morning and don't worry, she can cut the mustard.
This tragedy is an emotional journey with amazing music and fantastic singers.
(La traviata's love story is also inspiration for about 1/2 of the movie Moulin Rouge.)
Again, I play a small but pivotal role.
Staatsoper La traviata page . See show times, order tickets, etc.
Read the story.
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Otello
Nov. 16, 19
You know the Shakespeare story. 'Otello' is Italian for 'Othello', btw. No worries.
Deceit by jealous Iago convinces Otello that his faithful wife is unfaithful in order to destroy him.
In this show I actually get an action scene (a knife fight- that I lose).
Staatsoper Otello page See show times, order tickets, etc.
Read the story.
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I won't mention Elektra since I don't know jack about it yet and my part is only one page of music.
But check it out if you want.
Strauss. Good stuff.
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Lastly, we have
La bohème
Dec. 20, 23, 27
The best show to see if you have never seen an opera before or if you are a veteran.
Four bohemian buddies experience love, life, lust, loss, lieberkase- you know, bohemian stuff.
Set on Christmas eve, this show is packed with wonderful music and a thrilling love story.
(The musical Rent and the other half of Moulin Rouge is based on Bohème.)
Highly recommended. Heck, I even get an aria.
Staatsoper La bohème page. Check out show times, order tickets, etc.
Read the story.