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Based on De la Motte's 'Undine' Rusalka is a water sprite who becomes human so that she can marry a prince, only to find that he is unfaithful. First performed in the National Theatre, Prague on 31st March 1901 Revival of David Pountney's production, returns to the repertoire for the first time since 1995.

Performers Susan Chilcott (Rusalka), Robert Brubaker (Prince), John Connell (Water Spirit), Catherine Savory (Jezibaba), Janice Cairns (Foreign Princess).
Music Dvorak. Lyrics Jaroslav Kvapil. Company English National Opera (ENO). Director David Pountney. Conductor Richard Hickox.