In Leipzig, the first opera premiere of the new season 23/24 does not take place on stage, where machinery and stage management system are being modernised, but in the audience hall itself – between the iron curtain, loges and parquet! Without the customary rows of seats, the audience sits right in the middle of the scene from »Majesty & Madness« when King George III. alias Farmer George (Franz Xaver Schlecht) and the deserted bride Miss Donnithorne (Marie-Luise Dreßen) sound out their crazy thoughts of madness or grief. Only three exclusive performances of these two chamber operas by British composer Peter Maxwell Davies can take place – on September 21, 23 and 24. Reserving tickets well in advance is therefore recommended!
360° Young Opera
In September, the music theatre will primarily be devoted to children and young adults in Leipzig. In addition to the ballet »Romeo and Juliet« at the Musikalische Komödie, revivals of »Peter and the Wolf« and »The Secret of the Black Spider«, performed by the Oper Leipzig Children's Choir at the Schaubühne Lindenfels, will be sure to appeal to young audiences. Also, »Clara and Fanny«, two musicians of great importance to Leipzig's musical history, return to the opera house. For the youngest among opera fans, the Baby Concerts are a popular introduction to classical music. And the orchestra of the Musikalische Komödie plays once again for the traditional music festival »Klassik für Kinder« in Leipzig with »The Marriage of Figaro« being featured this year. For all generations, there is an open day on 16 September at Dessauer Str. 23, when the theatre workshops take visitors on a tour – with surprise performances by the opera and musical comedy ensembles.
Ticket information
All ticket requests can be accommodated online at oper-leipzig.de or via the Oper Leipzig visitor service Tue – Fri 10 am to 6 pm, Sat 12 noon to 6 pm, at both the box office in the Opera House and by telephone under + 49 (0)341-12 61 261.
360° Young Opera
In September, the music theatre will primarily be devoted to children and young adults in Leipzig. In addition to the ballet »Romeo and Juliet« at the Musikalische Komödie, revivals of »Peter and the Wolf« and »The Secret of the Black Spider«, performed by the Oper Leipzig Children's Choir at the Schaubühne Lindenfels, will be sure to appeal to young audiences. Also, »Clara and Fanny«, two musicians of great importance to Leipzig's musical history, return to the opera house. For the youngest among opera fans, the Baby Concerts are a popular introduction to classical music. And the orchestra of the Musikalische Komödie plays once again for the traditional music festival »Klassik für Kinder« in Leipzig with »The Marriage of Figaro« being featured this year. For all generations, there is an open day on 16 September at Dessauer Str. 23, when the theatre workshops take visitors on a tour – with surprise performances by the opera and musical comedy ensembles.
Ticket information
All ticket requests can be accommodated online at oper-leipzig.de or via the Oper Leipzig visitor service Tue – Fri 10 am to 6 pm, Sat 12 noon to 6 pm, at both the box office in the Opera House and by telephone under + 49 (0)341-12 61 261.
