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«Homoki stages Mendelssohn’s material very cleverly with reduced but effective means», «the production opens up new perspectives on this work». (SRF)
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The Swiss illustrator François Berthoud shaped the visual face of Zurich Opera House under the directorship of Andreas Homoki: he designed 152 posters - each of them tailored to the respective piece, always against a monochrome background and instantly recognisable. An exhibition is now showing all the posters that the star illustrator has created for opera and ballet since 2012. A powerful echo of 13 years of musical theatre - and a visual homage to the Homoki era.
The acclaimed Zurich Ring of the Nibelung – directed by Andreas Homoki and conducted by Gianandrea Noseda – is now available as a high-quality DVD in our online shop and in stores: a monumental Wagner experience, recorded in May 2024 and released as the crowning conclusion of Homoki’s directionship.
The Opernhaus now has an app!
Don't know it, never heard of it, what's that supposed to be? We have created a playlist for you with selected hits from our current program.
We want to rasp, cast, and forge a sword live on stage. Sounds crazy? Maybe – but for us, «can’t be done» doesn’t exist! And something that’s meant to look deceptively real mustn’t come across as a cheap trick. That would be a major distraction. So our technical team digs deep into their bag of tricks: magnesium strips, flower dust, showers of sparks, glowing colors – it’s all there! In Episode 2 of our mini-series «How do you do that, Mr. Bogatu?», our Technical Director reveals the secrets behind the spectacular special effects. So let’s move on to the next case: «Deceptively real – the stage special effect!»
Order your season book 25/26 now free of charge and read about exciting premieres, major revivals and exciting new discoveries. The freshly printed season book of the new director Matthias Schulz is full of highlights and provides all the information on the program, cast and subscription offers. Important: Shareholders, subscribers and opera and ballet fans receive the season book automatically.
FIRST SEASON OF THE NEW INTENDANT MATTHIAS SCHULZ +++ FINANCIAL REPORT 2023-24 +++ A NEW DIRECTION FOR DINING AND CATERING AT THE OPERNHAUS+++ OPERETTEN-FROSCH FOR «DIE LUSTIGE WITWE» +++ RESULTS OF THE 2022/23 SEASON +++ «DER FEURIGE ENGEL» IS BEST OPERA PRODUCTION 2022 +++ GIANANDREA NOSEDA NAMED BEST CONDUCTOR 2023 +++ IOS SINGERS CELEBRATE SUCCESSES AT «TENOR VINAS» +++ RECORDING OF LUNEA WINS ICMA IN THE «CONTEMPORARY MUSIC» CATEGORY +++ FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE 2021/22 SEASON
