Der Zwerg (2019)
Based on Oscar Wildes story The Birthday of the Infanta, Zemlinskys single-act opera Der Zwerg is the tragic tale of a dwarf who is presented at court, falls in love with the beautiful Donna Clara, but is ultimately forced to see himself as others see him and to die of a broken heart. Preceded by Schoenbergs Accompaniment to a Cinematographic Scene, Op. 34, Zemlinskys Romantic score is full of psychological intrigue. Is Der Zwerg a critique of societys superficiality? Is it the composers self-portrait in his doomed affair with Alma Schindler? Director Tobias Kratzers stunning, transparent production creates a space in which each character is thrown into sharp relief in this fine, noble and melancholy work.
Director: Tobias Kratzer
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Elena Tsallagova as Donna Clara, Infanta of Spain |
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Emily Magee as Ghita, her attendant |
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David Butt Philip as Der Zwerg |
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Mick Morris Mehnert as Der Zwerg (actor) |
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Philipp Jekal as Don Estoban, the chamberlain |
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Flurina Stucki as Maid |
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Amber Fasquelle as Maid |
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Maliu Vaahtoluoto as Maid |
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So Young Park as Companion |
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Kristina Häger as Companion |
| Sound | Donald Runnicles | Sound |
| Sound | Alexander von Zemlinsky | Sound |
| Directing | Tobias Kratzer | Director |
