How free is man in his decisions? Under the motto “We are what we make ourselves to be”, borrowed from Jean-Paul Sartre, the 2025-26 season is dedicated to the question of the nature of human existence. Every decision we make shapes us - this theme runs like a common thread through the works of this season. Browse through the program now with seven opera premieres, three ballet premieres, numerous concerts and varied repertoire performances.
#BSOkabanova On Monday, March 17, 2025, Leoš Janáček's opera celebrated its premiere in Krzysztof Warlikowski's production. Corinne Winters, who recently won the OPER! AWARDS as “Best Singer”, takes on the title role. Pavel Černoch can be seen as Boris and Violeta Urmana makes her role debut in the part of Kabanicha.
What remains when time passes - and love with it? Experience the return of Barrie Kosky's exuberant interpretation of Richard Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier. Look forward to Jacquelyn Wagner in the role of the Field Marshal, Brindley Sherratt as Baron Ochs auf Lerchenau, Samantha Hankey as Octavian, Liv Redpath in the role of Sophie and Jochen Schmeckenbecher as Faninal. General Music Director Vladimir Jurowski conducts Strauss' score, which reveals the full richness of the orchestral timbres.
Apollon is an initiative of the Bayerische Staatsoper. Apollon aims to develop and open up spaces that provide a platform for artistic impulses in various forms to deal with the human condition...
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