Adultery versus marital fidelity. Misogyny versus a liberal glimpse into the female soul.
Der Rosenkavalier contains a multitude of themes, making this revolutionary musical work both beloved and reviled since its premiere in Dresden in 1911.
At a time when women were striving to assume an increasingly prominent role in society and one of Freud's theories, that sexuality is the cause of a disturbed psyche, was circulating, three cosmopolitan men—Richard Strauss, Hugo von Hofmannsthal, and Harry Graf Kessler created Der Rosenkavalier for three tormented sopranos and a saucy baritone, who battle the transience of love.
The dubious answer to the question of whether eternal love and its attendant marital fidelity exist permeates every note and word of this incredibly thrilling theatrical comedy!
including: Itzel Mendecigo, Merlijn Runia, David Visser, Erin Selin, Jitze van der Land, Koen Masteling, Vanessa Guinadi, Filips Krauklis, İrem Yunkuş, Lida Brous, Paolo Gorini, Mark van Nispen, Floris van Bergeijk, Tjalling Wijnstra, Corina van Eijk, Pieter van Rooij, Henk Post, Hella Merkenhof, Bautista Hernandez, Geert Slagter, Jop van Gennip.
DATES 2026 July 23, 25, 28 and 30 August 1, 4, 6, 8, 11 and 13
LOCATION Lindedijk 11 8482 KS Spanga Gemeente Weststellingwerf Friesland - on the border of Overijssel
