Details

Siegfried's castle in Strasburg AD 730. Margareta offers to help Golo woo Genoveva, the wife of Count Siegfried, during the Count's absence. Rejected by Genoveva, Golo plants his friend Drago in her bedroom so that she can be accused of adultery. Golo then goes to tell Siegfried, who has been injured in battle, of his wife's infidelity. Siegfried orders his men to take her to a forest, where she is to be executed. Golo makes a final attempt to persuade Genoveva to run away with him. She refuses, but her life is saved by the arrival of Siegfried, who has now learnt the truth. New Production - Sung in English. Sponsored by Manchester Airport.

Cast/Performers

Patricia Schuman (Genoveva), Sally Burgess (Margaretha), Paul Nilon (Golo), Christopher Purves (Siegfried), Keith Latham (Hidulfus), Clive Bayley (Drago)

Creatives/Company

Music: Robert Schumann
Company: Opera North
Conductor(s): Steven Sloane (except Sep 15 and Oct 12), James Holmes (Sep 15 and Oct 12)
Director: David Pountney
Design: Ralph Koltai
Costume: Sue Willmington
Lighting: Paul Pyant
Translation: David Pountney