Herzog Blaubarts Burg
Béla Bartók
Bartok's opera is like a psychological thriller. The production deals with the abuse of power.
Judith follows Duke Bluebeard into his castle. This production centers on the tense interplay between control and curiosity. The deeper Judith explores the castle’s sinister chambers, the more mercilessly Bluebeard confronts her, creating a suspenseful and gripping theatrical experience.
Akademie Mitte, Theaterakademie August Everding, München
Premiere: 27 November 2014
Direction: Maike Bouschen
Musical direction: Theo Plath
Musical rehearsal: Robert Selinger, Aris Blettenberg
Musical arrangement: Alexander T. Mathewsen
Set design: Lotte Leerschool
Make-up artist: Alisia Schreiner
Dramaturgy: Laura Knoll
Singers: Nadia Steinhardt, Carl Rumstadt
Mute actors: Theresa Weber, Ruth Fuchs, Julia Heinrich
Music ensemble: Peter Morwa, Katharina S. Müller, Yu-Hsuang Feng