95 minutos
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.
Elena Tsallagova
Donna Clara, Infanta of Spain
Emily Magee
Ghita, her attendant
David Butt Philip
Der Zwerg
Mick Morris Mehnert
Der Zwerg (actor)
Philipp Jekal
Don Estoban, the chamberlain
Flurina Stucki
Maid
Amber Fasquelle
Maid
Maliu Vaahtoluoto
Maid
So Young Park
Companion
Kristina Häger
Companion
