9th April 2021
18:30 - View all performance times
Mayflower Theatre , Commercial Road
Information: 023 8071 1811
The Marschallin has all the riches in the world, and a young lover – Octavian – to make her feel alive, but she fears the fading of her beauty. When Octavian is sent on an errand for her cousin, he instantly falls for the beautiful and youthful Sophie. Can the Marschallin set him free, and let true love prevail?
Richard Strauss’ sumptuous opera offers comedy and poignant drama in equal measure, with unforgettable arias, trios and waltzes. Rebecca Evans returns in the iconic role of the Marschallin, having performed this for WNO in 2017. Also returning is WNO Music Director, Tomáš Hanus, conducting an orchestra of 90 players.
Sung in German with surtitles in English
★ ★ ★ ★ The Sunday Times
★ ★ ★ ★ The Telegraph
★ ★ ★ ★ The Guardian
'Rebecca Evans cuts a figure of serene dignity as the Marschallin' -- *The Times*
'Sophisticated and brilliant, the score presents a huge challenge that WNO’s new Music Director Tomáš Hanus meets with remarkable flair and confidence' -- *The Telegraph*