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. Sung in German, English surtitles.

Cast/Performers

Joan Rodgers, Peter Rose, Stella Doufexis, Alasdair Elliott, Joanna Campion, Wynne Evans, Andrew Slater, Lisa Milne, Phyllis Cannan, Graham Stone, Harry Ward, Iffy Shami

Creatives/Company

Music: Strauss
Lyrics: Hofmannsthal
Company: Scottish Opera
Conductor: Richard Armstrong
Director: David McVicar
Costume: Tanya McCallin
Lighting: Tina McHugh