Sergej S. Prokofjew
The Love for Three Oranges
German
2h 30m incl. intermission
»A musical theatre of wonders!« [Berliner Morgenpost] The absurd fairytale of a melancholy prince who falls in love with three oranges returns to the schedule – in Andreas Homoki’s colourful production. It is a declaration of love to the theatre and its transformational power. »This Prokofiev is staged with such infectious enthusiasm that the audience are beside themselves with joy« [Opernwelt] – and have been for the last 20 years!
Opera in four Acts (10 pictures) and a Prologue [1921]
Libretto by the composer after the divertissement Ljubow k trjom apelsinam by Wsewolod E. Mejerchold and Wladimir N. Solowjow after the fairy tale L’amore delle tre melarance [1761] by Carlo Graf Gozzi
German version written by Jürgen Beythien and Eberhard Sprink
Premiere on June 13th 1998
Libretto by the composer after the divertissement Ljubow k trjom apelsinam by Wsewolod E. Mejerchold and Wladimir N. Solowjow after the fairy tale L’amore delle tre melarance [1761] by Carlo Graf Gozzi
German version written by Jürgen Beythien and Eberhard Sprink
Premiere on June 13th 1998
Crew
Musical direction
Staging
Stage designer
Costumes
Mechthild Seipel
Dramaturgy
Werner Hintze
Choir
Light
Franck Evin
Cast
Fata Morgana
Celio
Der König
Der Prinz
Prinzessin Clarice
Leander
Pantalone
Truffaldino
Prinzessin Linetta
Marta Mika
Prinzessin Nicoletta
Prinzessin Ninetta
Smeraldine
Die Köchin
Farfarello
Der Herold
Chorsolisten der Komischen Oper Berlin
Farfarello
Ernst Senff Chor Berlin
