Great emotions and melancholy waltzes: "Der Rosenkavalier" at the Kleist Forum

Richard Strauss' best-known opera "Der Rosenkavalier" is all about love, instincts and intrigue. An ageing noblewoman, a young man, an even younger woman and a lecherous baron provide material for great emotions and plenty of confusion. The guest performance by Staatstheater Cottbus can be seen at the Kleist Forum in Frankfurt on March 15 and 17.

The Marschallin awakens rudely next to her young lover Octavian when Baron Ochs von Lerchenau bursts in. He is looking for a suitor and is hoping for support from his relative. The Marschallin proposes Octavian as Rosenkavalier and best man, thus sealing the end of their affair. When Octavian meets the young bride Sophie, the two fall in love. Now it's time to get rid of the disagreeable groom Ochs, who blusteringly falls into the trap set for him in the best comedy style with disguises, fake ex-wives and all kinds of theatrical magic.

An opera between melancholy and satire, but also a hymn to strong women and changing role models in a declining era.

When and where?

Friday, March 15, 2024 | 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 17, 2024 | 3:00 p.m.
Kleist Forum, Platz der Einheit 1, 15230 Frankfurt (Oder)
 

"Der Rosenkavalier" | Opera by Richard Strauss
Libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Musical direction: GMD Alexander Merzyn / Director: Tomo Sugao
Stage: Frank Philipp Schlößmann / Costume: Judith Adam
Light design: Diego Leetz / Chorus: Christian Möbius
Staatstheater Cottbus