DATES
19, 22, 24, 26, 29 and 31 July
2, 5, 7 and 9 August
LOCATION
Lindedijk 11
8482 KS Spanga
Gemeente Weststellingwerf, Friesland
NEWS
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LULU
Opera Spanga, in collaboration with Fontys Academy of the Arts, Tilburg is producing the opera Lulu on Friday, Jan. 17 and Saturday, Jan. 18 at 5 and 7 p.m.
Like Alban Berg's Lulu, librettist Jonathan Levi adapted two of Wedekind's most groundbreaking plays, Spring's Awakening and Pandora's Box into an opera.
When Spring's Awakening and Pandora's Box premiered in Leipzig in 1898, Wedekind was vilified and persecuted for advocating unfeigned sexual pleasure and making his heroine a heartless whore. -
DORT WO DU NICHT BIST
Opera Spanga presents: Dort wo du nicht bist, a dialogue between Goethe and Schiller with music by Schubert.
Koen Masteling vocals | Mark van Nispen piano
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THE SCHAUNARD AWARD GOES TO...
Corina van Eijk
and the entire
Opera Spanga teamPlace de l'Opera - read the results here (in dutch)
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ACCOMMODATION IN THE SPANGA AREA
Besides the opera, would you like to enjoy a few wonderful days away in the beautiful Frisian surroundings of Spanga? Some suggestions:
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Boetiekpark de Kas
Stay in the nature of the Rottige Meente at the most beautiful place in Weststellingwerf; Boetiekpark de Kas in Scherpenzeel (on bike and canoe distance from Opera Spanga). Beautiful camping spots, 2 hiker's huts, 5 tiny houses and 3 hotel cabins.
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Marina De Lindehoek
If you come by boat, moor at the jetty of De Lindehoek Marina in Ossenzijl, a 2-minute walk from the opera grounds. Here you can also 'glamp' in Aunt Keet's gypsy wagon.
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Bij Joop
A little further away, in the beautiful nature reserve the Weerribben, you will find at the romantic Kalenberg canal Bij Joop.
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Hotel Tjaarda
If you want to stay in a royal residence, then go to the lovely Hotel Tjaarda in the woods of Oranjewoud.
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BOOKS ABOUT OPERA SPANGA
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35 YEARS OPERA SPANGA IN THE NORTHERN NETHERLANDS
On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of Opera Spanga, the book 35 jaar Opera Spanga in Noord Nederland was created. The book focuses on the period 2019-2024 and is a follow-up to the book Opera in het weiland, the little sister, so to speak. And it gives a glimpse into the plans for the future. This edition is also illustrated with the most beautiful photos of the various productions.
The book can be ordered by e-mail via info@operaspanga.nl. The price of the book is €10 (excl. shipping costs). -
BOOK 30 YEARS OPERA SPANGA
In collaboration with the municipality of Weststellingwerf, the book Opera in het weiland was made, about 30 years of Opera Spanga. Journalist Kasper Jansen sketches a picture of developments in the past 30 years, in conversations with Corina van Eijk and a few loyal employees, such as Klara Uleman and Ali Veenhouwer. The book is illustrated with the most beautiful photos of various productions.
The book (Dutch) can be ordered by e-mail via info@operaspanga.nl. The price of the book is € 15 (excl. shipping costs).
OPERA SPANGA
Since 1989 the foundation known as Spanga, the Verona of Weststellingwerf (OPERA SPANGA) has been producing its own unique brand of opera in the Frisian hamlet of Spanga.
It is committed to the goal of invigorating the art of opera and taking it off the pedestal it occupies in culture land and putting it where it belongs - in peoples’ hearts.
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