Manon an der Staatsoper Hamburg

Manon at the Hamburg State Opera

Manon en la Ópera de Hamburgo

Manon all'Opera di Stato di Amburgo

Manon à l'Opéra de Hambourg

Manon w Hamburgu

It's a long way from the idea of ​​a production to the final opera performance on stage. Cultural journalist Jan Peter Gehrckens accompanied the rehearsals of David Bösch's new “Manon” at the Hamburg State Opera. This shows how singers, orchestra and director bring a beloved classic to life on stage.

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<p>The premiere cast with Elsa Dreisig in the title role and Sébastien Rouland on the conductor's podium will be available for streaming on OperaVision until mid-March 2021. More information on the website of the Hamburg State Opera: https://www.staatsoper-hamburg.de/en/</p>

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<p>It's a long way from the idea of ​​a production to the final opera performance on stage. Cultural journalist Jan Peter Gehrckens accompanied the rehearsals of David Bösch's new “Manon” at the Hamburg State Opera. This shows how singers, orchestra and director bring a beloved classic to life on stage.</p>

A look behind the scenes

In January 2020, the Hamburg State Opera recorded "Manon" under the current Covid restrictions.

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Gaetano Donizetti: Don Pasquale

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