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Der Zwerg

0% | Mar 27, 2019 | Music

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.

Featured Crew

Donald Runnicles
Sound
Tobias Kratzer
Director

Cast

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Elena Tsallagova
Donna Clara, Infanta of Spain
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Emily Magee
Ghita, her attendant
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Mick Morris Mehnert
Der Zwerg (actor)
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Philipp Jekal
Don Estoban, the chamberlain

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