Step into a universe where music, light, and movement unite in a breathtaking retelling of the world’s origins—Joseph Haydn’s The Creation, reimagined by the visionary Spanish theatre collective La Fura dels Baus. These photographs capture the explosive creativity and boundary-pushing artistry that define this one-of-a-kind production at the 73rd Ljubljana Festival. Through my lens, you’ll witness a spectacle where classical music meets modern stage magic: acrobats soar above the stage, digital projections swirl, and a living, breathing set transforms with every note. Under the direction of Carlus Padrissa, La Fura dels Baus invites the audience not just to watch, but to become part of the unfolding story—a journey from chaos to order, from darkness to light, mirroring the very act of creation itself. On stage, the Symphony Orchestra of the Alicante ADDA Auditorium, the Slovenian Philharmonic Choir, and acclaimed soloists—soprano Alba Fernández-Cano, tenor Víctor Sordo, and baritone Toni Marsol—bring Haydn’s masterpiece to life, guided by the dynamic conductor Josep Vicent. The production honors the spiritual and musical depth of Haydn’s oratorio, while infusing it with the daring, immersive style for which La Fura dels Baus is renowned. Every image in this gallery aims to transport you into this sensory and […] Read More
Step into the world of L’incoronazione di Poppea, Claudio Monteverdi’s final operatic masterpiece—a tale where love, ambition, and power collide on the stage of ancient Rome. These photographs capture the drama and intensity of a story that, though centuries old, resonates with a striking modernity. Through my lens, you will witness Nero’s obsession with Poppea, a woman whose beauty and cunning drive her relentless pursuit of the crown. The images reflect the opera’s interplay of desire and betrayal, as Poppea’s ambition leads her from the shadows of intrigue to the throne itself. Every frame seeks to evoke the emotional depth and vibrant energy of Monteverdi’s music, as well as the sensitive drama brought to life by the talented cast and musicians. This production, staged by the students of the Ljubljana Academy of Music, revives the opera at the Ljubljana Opera House after more than 35 years, embracing historical performance practices—from period instruments to authentic vocal styles—never before seen in Slovenia. Through these photographs, I invite you to experience the timeless spectacle of Poppea’s coronation and the enduring relevance of a story where the pursuit of power and love knows no bounds Read More
Latvian National Ballet Realization stage and costumes for LNOB: Marvin Ott Lighting design: Udo Haberland Dramaturgy: Esther Dreesen-Schaback Staging: Fabio Palombo Read More
Ballet of the Romanian National Opera, Bucharest Direction and choreography: Maki Asami, after Marius Petipa Rehearsal master and assistant choreographer: Takako Nishikawa Costume design: Viorica Petrovici Set design: Adrian Damian Set design assistants: : Raluca Aionițoaie, Miruna Croitoru Read More
Stage Adaptation and Choreography by Leo Mujić Set Designer Stefano Katunar Costume Designer Manuela Paladin Šabanović Lighting Designer Aleksandar Čavlek Dramaturg Bálint Rauscher Assistant Set Designer Nastja Miheljak Performance Assistants Mojca Kalar Simić, Viktor Isajčev, Regina Križaj Dramaturgical Consultancy Tatjana Ažman Read More
In Rossini’s raucous comedy of errors, a beautiful Italian girl is shipwrecked off the coast of Algeria and finds her lover, much to the dismay of the bumbling Bey of Algiers. Read More
APOLLON MUSAGÈTE / OEDIPUS REX Glasba Igor Stravinski Režiser in scenograf Rocc Koreograf Renato Zanella Kostumografinja Belinda Radulović Oblikovalec svetlobe Jasmin Šehić Ne živim ne v preteklosti ne v prihodnosti. Živim v sedanjosti. Ne vem, kaj bo prinesel jutrišnji dan, poznam le resničnost današnjega. Temu moram služiti in mu služim. (Igor Stravinski, iz Avtobiografije) Read More
Music Charles Gounod Director Frank Van Laecke Set Designer Paul Gallis Costume Designer Yan Tax Lighting Designer Marc Heinz Lighting Co-Designer Jasmin Šehić Choreography Ingrid Coppieters, Frank Van Laecke Faust, an aging scholar, has devoted his life to studying. As he reflects on his life, he feels that nothing has come of his devotion. He contemplates suicide and, as he is about to do so, he curses God and asks the devil to appear. Mephistopheles, the devil, appears and tempts Faust with an image of a lovely young woman, Marguerite, and Faust makes a deal with the devil. The deal will make Faust young again, as the devil will give Faust life on earth and, in return, Faust must spend eternity with Mephistopheles in Hell. Faust lusts after Marguerite and eventually wins her over. His thirst for youth has left him with little care of the consequences others will face. Marguerite becomes pregnant, causing her brother, Valentin, to challenge Faust to a duel. Faust, with Mephistopheles’ help, ends up killing Valentin. Marguerite later kills her child and is imprisoned. Faust is let into the prison by Mephistopheles and the two men tell Marguerite they will get her out. Marguerite, however, tells […] Read More
Music Vincenzo Bellini Stage director Frank Van Laecke Set designer Philippe Miesch Costume designer Belinda Radulović Lighting designer Frank Van Laecke, Jasmin Šehić Choreographer Lukas Zuschlag The action unfolds in Verona (Italy) in the 13th century, and revolves around the political rivalry between the Capulets and the Montagues. Juliet, who is the daughter of the head of the Capulets and engaged to Tybalt, is in love with Romeo, the firstborn of the Montagues. But the situation is even more complicated: even though he did not intend it, Romeo has killed Juliet’s brother in a fight. Read More
Music Richard Strauss Set Designer Alan Vukelić Costume Designer Sandra Dekanić Lighting Designers Alan Vukelić, Marin Blažević Choreographer Mila Čuljak Director Marin Blažević The libretto revolves around the Greek myth about the daughter of the Cretan King, who falls in love with Theseus, the son of the King of Athens. In exchange for a promise to marry her, Ariadne helps Theseus kill the Minotaur. On their way to Athens, they stop on the island of Naxos, where Theseus abandons her. The popular theme has been reappearing in the world of opera from Monteverdi to Orff. Read More
Giselle is a story of a young country girl who, deceived after unhappily falling in love, finds herself in a fairy world of former fiancées who died before they could marry and indulge in their dance passio Read More
Talka je drama diskurza ženskega versagung, velikega Ne!, ki ga glavna junakinja Sygne de Coûfontaine uprizori kot upor proti okupatorju svojega življenja - v sklepni sekvenci drame. Read More
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