RUSALKA Dvořák – Dutch National Opera

More than anything in the world, Rusalka, a mysterious and elusive water nymph, yearns to become human to win the heart of a young prince. But this metamorphosis comes at a price: she will lose her voice and be damned forever should their love story fail. To what lengths would you go to find happiness? A lyrical fairy tale inspired by The Little Mermaid and nourished by Czech ballads, Rusalka is an opera of great depth. Already established for his symphonic music, Dvořák here reveals himself to be an opera composer of great lyrical intensity and beauty. Its highlight is often considered to be the wistful, haunting ‘Song to the Moon’, in which Rusalka asks the moon to reveal her love to the prince. For their new production for Dutch National Opera, directors Philipp Stölzl and Philipp M. Krenn present a young woman on the outskirts of society. At the cinema, she fantasises about living in the golden heyday of Hollywood, by the side of a handsome movie star. Conductor Joana Mallwitz leads the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, soprano Johanni van Oostrum sings the role of Rusalka. Czech tenor Pavel Černoch sings the role of the prince, and American mezzo-soprano Raehann Bryce-Davis makes her debut as the witch Ježibaba. A timeless tale of dreams, desire and disappointment. Streamed on OperaVision on 7 July 2023 at 19:00 CET and available until 7 November 2023: CAST The Prince Pavel Černoch The Foreign Princess Annette Dasch Rusalka Johanni van Oostrum Ježibaba Raehann Bryce-Davis Vodník Water Goblin Maxim Kuzmin-Karavaev Kitchen boy Karin Strobos Gamekeeper Erik Slik Hunter Georgiy Derbas-Richter Wood Nymphs Inna Demenkova Elenora Hu Maya Gour Orchestra Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Chorus Chorus of Dutch National Opera Music Antonín Dvořák Text Jaroslav Kvapil Conductor Joana Mallwitz Director Philipp Stölzl Philipp M. Krenn Sets Heike Vollmer Philipp Stölzl Costumes Anke Winckler Lighting Philipp Stölzl Choreography Juanjo Arqués Dramaturgy Simon Berger OperaVision is a freeview opera streaming platform, supported by the European Union’s Creative Europe programme. Watch live streams as the performances themselves unfold in the opera house. Enjoy a variety of shows - including opera, operetta, musical theatre, dance, ballet and concerts. Opera connaisseur or curious newcomer, there is something for everyone on OperaVision. WEBSITE: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: TIKTOK: @operavision