Unveiling Diana Damrau's Personal Connection to "Fledermaus" Role
Award-winning opera singer Diana Damrau is set to make a role debut as "Rosalinde" in the operetta "Die Fledermaus" at Munich's Bavarian State Opera on December 23. With a personal connection to the role, Damrau shared her sentiments with the Augsburger Allgemeine, revealing that her mother's middle name is Rosalinde.
"Opera and operetta were on everyone's lips during my grandparents' time. There are simply wonderful melodies," Damrau reminisced, citing her family's appreciation of classical music as her introduction to the genre.
Barrie Kosky, renowned for his innovative approach to theater, will oversee the staging of the Johann Strauss operetta in Munich, emphasizing acting and integrating spoken theater elements. Kosky believes that most performances seamlessly blend these elements, creating a cohesive and engaging performance.
Satisfied as a singer to delve into the role with deeper emotional investment than merely belting out corny lines, Damrau anticipates the operetta's cheeky, modern and lively interpretation. As the operetta celebrates its premiere in Munich on the Saturday before Christmas Eve, Damrau's fervor for the role is undeniable.
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Though Barrie Kosky's staging of "Die Fledermaus" in Munich has been lauded for its vibrant and engaging performances, the provided sources do not specify Diana Damrau's involvement in this unique interpretation. Kosky's production credits, however, include notable operas and operettas at esteemed opera houses, such as Mozart's "Don Giovanni" and "Così fan tutte" at the Vienna State Opera and "Der Rosenkavalier" at the Bayerische Staatsoper in Munich. In these productions, Julia Kleiter, Katharina Konradi, Georg Nigl, Andrew Watts, and Martin Winkler gained acclaim as Rosalinde, Adele, Gabriel von Eisenstein, Prince Orlofsky, and Frank, respectively.
