Rusalka, Op. 114, B. 203

Composer: Dvorak, Antonin

Librettist/Text Author: Kvapil, Jaroslav

Conductor: Fischer, Adam

Orchestra: Monnaie Symphony Orchestra

Chorus: Monnaie Symphony Chorus

Butcher: Gregoire, Andre

Foreign Princess: Persson, Annalena

Hunter: Hubbard, Julian

Jezibaba: Morloc, Renee

Policeman: Coulon, Marc

Priest: Hubbard, Julian

Prince: Cernoch, Pavel

Rusalka: Papatanasiu, Myrto

Vodnik: White, Willard

Wood Nymph 1: Isachenko, Ekaterina

Wood Nymph 2: Kim, Young-Hee

Wood Nymph 3: Javakhidze, Nona

Set Designer: Scheele, Heike

Costume Designer: Vollm, Gesine

Lighting Designer: Gobbel, Wolfgang

Lighting Designer: Herheim, Stefan

Stage Director: Herheim, Stefan

Television Director: Vanduren, Willy

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Date of Production: 2012

Venue: Theatre Royal de la Monnaie - De Munt

Playing Time: 02:41:06

Catalogue Number: EuroArts5992

UPC: 880242599285

Synopsis

Rusalka, Op. 114, B. 203

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Antonin Dvorak's next to last opera draws its substance from the underwater wonderland of little mermaids, Undines and Melusines: Rusalka, a water nymph, wishes to become human in order to be loved by the young prince. Despite being warned against it, she asks the witch Jezibaba to help her. In order for her wish to be fulfilled, Rusalka must give up her voice and face eternal damnation if her love fails. Jaroslav Kvapil's libretto inspired Dvorak to compose a masterpiece, a compelling opera full of poignant lyricism and dramatic twists.

Adam Fisher and Stefan Herheim masterfully present this 'lyrical fairytale' at La Monnaie. In this widely acclaimed interpretation, the fairytale elements assume frighteningly realistic dimensions making this enchanting production a psychoanalytical study of male fantasies and female archetypes.