A Sunday for the Staatsoper at Dussmann's

On the cultural stage in the basement and in the Grand Hall, musicians from the Staatskapelle Berlin, the Orchestra Academy, and singers from the International Opera Studio will present a diverse program and provide insights into the Staatsoper's upcoming season.


In addition to musical performances, the audience can expect discussions and background information on the house's productions and projects. Proceeds from the day will benefit the Junge Staatsoper – its numerous initiatives, from participatory operas for children to the Opera Children's Orchestra and the Children's Opera House, as well as workshops and rehearsal visits.


Admission is free.


Program

1:30 p.m.

• Welcome by Elisabeth Sobotka, Artistic Director of the Staatsoper Unter den Linden
  
• Musical opening with Lindenbrass, the brass ensemble of the Staatskapelle Berlin: Works by Johann Sebastian Bach and Engelbert Humperdinck
  

2:00 p.m.
Music with the International Opera Studio
Arias and duets from operas by Mozart, Weber, Rossini, Verdi, and Offenbach

Featuring:

• Mezzo-soprano: Jingjing Xu
  
• Tenor: Álvaro Diana
  
• Bass-baritone: Irakli Pkhaladze
  
• Bass-baritone: Hanseong Yun
  
• Piano: Markus Zugehör
  

2:45 p.m.
Intermezzo with Lindenbrass
Music by Johann Sebastian Bach and Engelbert Humperdinck


3:00 p.m.
Music with the Orchestra Academy of the Staatskapelle Berlin

Sándor Veress: Sonatina for Oboe and Clarinet and bassoon

Adi Reininger: Swingin' Clarinets (arr. Thomas Byka for flute, clarinet, and bassoon)

With:

• Flute: Heun Kim
  
• Oboe: Layla Köhler Baratto
  
• Clarinet: Thomas Byka
  
• Bassoon: Talya Morad
  

3:45 p.m.
Talk & Music
Looking ahead to the premiere of Jacques Offenbach's Les Contes d'Hoffmann
Conversation between Ema Nikolovska (mezzo-soprano) and Christoph Lang (dramaturge)
With musical samples
Piano: Markus Zugehör