Details
Vienna, in the golden age of the Empress Maria Theresa. The Feldmarschallin, beautiful and married, has a besotted young lover, Count Octavian. But Octavian is half her age, and the Feldmarschallin knows that one day she must give him up to a younger woman. How soon will that time come? When the boorish Baron Ochs charges Octavian to present a silver rose (a traditional engagement gift) on his behalf, Octavian comes face to face with the delightful Sophie; the Feldmarschallin is the first to realise what is going on. New Production. Sung in English. Running time approx 4 hours.
Cast/Performers
Janis Kelly (Marschallin),
Deanne Meek (Octavian),
Conal Coad (Baron Ochs),
Marie Arnet (Sophie von Faninal),
Christopher Purves (Herr von Faninal),
Kate Flowers (Marianne),
Philip Sheffield (ex Nov 9 / 15),
Louise Mott (Annina),
Richard Coxon (Italian Tenor),
Henry Waddington (Commissar)
Creatives/Company
Music:
StraussLyrics:
HofmannsthalCompany:
Opera NorthConductor(s):
Dietfried Bernet (ex Nov 19 / 22 / 27 / 30),
Martin Pickard (Nov 19 / 22 / 27 / 30)
Director:
David McVicarDesign:
Michael Vale (associate designer - sets)
Costume:
Tanya McCallinLighting:
Tina MacHughChoreographer:
Andrew George
