"Enough with the verbal outbursts towards the audience"
In the heart of Hamburg, the Hamburg State Opera is embarking on an exciting new journey, with a primary goal to make opera an engaging and accessible experience for visitors, whether they've been to the opera house before or not.
Axel Brueggemann, a key figure in this transformation, will be developing a project with the Philharmonic State Orchestra of the Hamburg State Opera in the coming season. This collaboration is set to bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the stage.
The opera, according to the artistic director, Christoph Kratzer, serves a dual purpose: it is both a reflection of the present order and a hotbed of scandal. Kratzer favours works that resonate on multiple levels, appealing to both newcomers and connoisseurs alike.
One such work is Olga Neuwirth's composition, Monsters Paradise, based on a text by Elfriede Jelinek. This piece, considered classic material for music theater, tackles themes of despotic ruler figures and political misdevelopments, making it a poignant reflection of our times. In fact, it has been noted that the piece's portrayal of irrational behaviour in politics, such as that seen in figures like Donald Trump, adds a striking relevance to the production.
However, the opera experience extends beyond the performance on stage. Kratzer emphasizes the importance of the overall experience, including the welcome, cloakroom, and gastronomy during intermission. The opera house aims to create a welcoming, empathetic, and communicative environment for all visitors.
Interestingly, the reconstruction of the Hamburg State Opera building was financially supported by a patron whose identity remains undisclosed in the search results. Despite this, the opera house continues to thrive, offering a platform for music theater that captures the irrational levels of human existence, often more effectively than opinion articles.
The first season's projects are designed not to cause controversy but to invite the audience to engage with the opera in a human-friendly way. Music theater, as Kratzer sees it, is a powerful medium for exploring the complexities of human nature and the world we live in, making it an essential part of our cultural landscape.
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