opera

La Reine des neiges

Hans Abrahamsen

Performances

Sun, 19 Sep 2021

15:00

Duration: 1:40

The Snow Queen is an initiatory journey and a philosophical experience—a story more complex than it seems. Beyond human relations and the quest for love, our relationship to the world, its pretences, nature and climate fluctuations form the backdrop to a tale that resonates strongly today—as Hans Abrahamsen’s masterful adaptation so deftly illustrates.

Program

La Reine des neiges (2019)

composition, livret Hans Abrahamsen
livret Henrik Engelbrecht
scenic design, concept James Bonas
concept, vidéo et animation Grégoire Pont
set design, costume design Thibault Vancraenenbroeck
lights Christophe Chaupin

Cast

Orchestre philharmonique de Strasbourg

Chœur de l'Opéra national du Rhin

conducting Robert Houssart
soprano Lauren Snouffer, Floriane Derthe
mezzo-soprano Rachael Wilson
contralto Helena Rasker
bass David Leigh
ténor Michael Smallwood, Moritz Kallenberg
contre-ténor Théophile Alexandre
soprano solo Dilan Ayata, Emmanuelle Schuler
chef de chœur Alessandro Zuppardo