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October 2022
14:00
Far off the Beaten Track!
Special guided tour: Hidden Paths!
Numerous guided tours offer individual and exciting looks behind the scenes of the Komische Oper Berlin, enriched with entertaining retrospectives and futuristic digital views. Dive into the fascinating world of the opera house!
16:30
Opera and Dinner
Mit allen Sinnen geniessen!
In cooperation with the opera catering company “kultur-catering”, a culinary opera treat is offered for selected performances: A three-course meal at a festively decorated table in the special atmosphere of the opera casino before the curtain rises. This can be easily booked with the service on the respective evening (opera and dinner both begin at 5 p.m.).
19:00
Intolleranza 1960
Great political Music Theatre! Composer Luigi Nono’s belief in the power of art was great, and worth examining—especially in our times. An encouragement to raise our voices against that which we do not want to put up with.
16:00
Intolleranza 1960
Last time this season!
Great political Music Theatre! Composer Luigi Nono’s belief in the power of art was great, and worth examining—especially in our times. An encouragement to raise our voices against that which we do not want to put up with.
16:00
Come closer!
General house tour
When was the Komische Oper Berlin founded? How many seats are there in the auditorium? What’s with the funny name, and where are the huge stage sets actually stored? You will get answers to all these questions during your guided tour at the Komische Oper Berlin. Enriched with exciting theatre anecdotes, we take a close look behind the scenes of the opera house.
14:00
Take a look!
Guided tour for families
Numerous guided tours offer individual and exciting looks behind the scenes of the Komische Oper Berlin, enriched with entertaining retrospectives and futuristic digital views. Dive into the fascinating world of the opera house!
18:00
Falstaff
Revival
Grandiose joie de vivre comes together with a quest for meaning—Giuseppe Verdi’s last masterpiece, written when he was nearly 80, not only breathed new life into the genre of Italian opera-comedy, but spontaneously revolutionised the genre and brought it into the 20th century. Exceptional baritone and »stage animal« Scott Hendricks returns to the Komische Oper Berlin in the title role, while audience favourite Günter Papendell makes his debut as the aggrieved husband, Ford.
19:30
Falstaff
Grandiose joie de vivre comes together with a quest for meaning—Giuseppe Verdi’s last masterpiece, written when he was nearly 80, not only breathed new life into the genre of Italian opera-comedy, but spontaneously revolutionised the genre and brought it into the 20th century. Exceptional baritone and »stage animal« Scott Hendricks returns to the Komische Oper Berlin in the title role, while audience favourite Günter Papendell makes his debut as the aggrieved husband, Ford.
20:00
To New Shores
Symphony concert with Holly Hyun Choe and Marianna Bednarska
Experience two up-and-coming artists at the beginning of the new concert season with three very different works, each of which promises a “new shore”.
18:00
Falstaff
Grandiose joie de vivre comes together with a quest for meaning—Giuseppe Verdi’s last masterpiece, written when he was nearly 80, not only breathed new life into the genre of Italian opera-comedy, but spontaneously revolutionised the genre and brought it into the 20th century. Exceptional baritone and »stage animal« Scott Hendricks returns to the Komische Oper Berlin in the title role, while audience favourite Günter Papendell makes his debut as the aggrieved husband, Ford.
10:00
Children's Festival
When children, young people and adults can take part in over 50 events all day, free of charge, then it's Children’s Festival Day again! This season, everything revolves around the new children’s opera premieres Pippi Longstocking and Tom Sawyer. We are looking forward to experiencing many adventures with you at the Komische Oper Berlin.
11:00
Kinderopern Sneak Preview
Für Kinder und ihre Familien
Pippi Langstrumpf und ihre Freund:innen
Ihr wollt schon mal schmumeln und schauen, was wir in dieser Spielzeit für Euch vorbereiten? Dann kommt zur Sneak Preview für Kinder und ihre Familien in den schönen Saal der Komischen Oper Berlin. Robin Poell, unser rollschuhfahrender Alleskönner, zeigt Euch drei 45-minütige Überraschungsvorstellungen mit Auszügen aus dem aktuellen Kinderprogramm.
13:00
Kinderopern Sneak Preview
Für Kinder und ihre Familien
Peter und der Wolf in deutscher und ukrainischer Sprache
Ihr wollt schon mal schmumeln und schauen, was wir in dieser Spielzeit für Euch vorbereiten? Dann kommt zur Sneak Preview für Kinder und ihre Familien in den schönen Saal der Komischen Oper Berlin. Robin Poell, unser rollschuhfahrender Alleskönner, zeigt Euch drei 45-minütige Überraschungsvorstellungen mit Auszügen aus dem aktuellen Kinderprogramm.
15:00
Kinderopern Sneak Preview
Für Kinder und ihre Familien
Piratenlieder für Unerschrockene
Ihr wollt schon mal schmumeln und schauen, was wir in dieser Spielzeit für Euch vorbereiten? Dann kommt zur Sneak Preview für Kinder und ihre Familien in den schönen Saal der Komischen Oper Berlin. Robin Poell, unser rollschuhfahrender Alleskönner, zeigt Euch drei 45-minütige Überraschungsvorstellungen mit Auszügen aus dem aktuellen Kinderprogramm.
19:30
Eigensinn
Salon über die Kraft des Selber-Denkens zur Premiere von Pippi Langstrumpf
Almost 200 years ago, the very quarter in which the Komische Oper Berlin now stands was a center of the so-called “literary salons”, and thus one of the most important meeting places of the up-and-coming middle class. Important salonnières such as Rahel Varnhagen and Henriette Herz invited interesting personalities from Society, Art and the Sciences to their homes for an informal exchange of ideas. The atmosphere was relaxed and stimulating ...
16:00
Come closer!
General house tour
When was the Komische Oper Berlin founded? How many seats are there in the auditorium? What’s with the funny name, and where are the huge stage sets actually stored? You will get answers to all these questions during your guided tour at the Komische Oper Berlin. Enriched with exciting theatre anecdotes, we take a close look behind the scenes of the opera house.
14:00
From Figurine to Costume!
Special guided tour: Costume
Numerous guided tours offer individual and exciting looks behind the scenes of the Komische Oper Berlin, enriched with entertaining retrospectives and futuristic digital views. Dive into the fascinating world of the opera house!
16:00
Come closer!
General house tour
When was the Komische Oper Berlin founded? How many seats are there in the auditorium? What’s with the funny name, and where are the huge stage sets actually stored? You will get answers to all these questions during your guided tour at the Komische Oper Berlin. Enriched with exciting theatre anecdotes, we take a close look behind the scenes of the opera house.
17:00
Opera and Dinner
Mit allen Sinnen geniessen!
In cooperation with the opera catering company “kultur-catering”, a culinary opera treat is offered for selected performances: A three-course meal at a festively decorated table in the special atmosphere of the opera casino before the curtain rises. This can be easily booked with the service on the respective evening (opera and dinner both begin at 5 p.m.).
19:30
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
Revival
One of the most radical and well-known musical theatre works of the 20th century returns to the stage of the Komische Oper Berlin in a new production by Barrie Kosky, under the musical direction of General Music Director Ainārs Rubiķis—with star tenor Allan Clayton as Jim Mahoney, and audience favourite Nadja Mchantaf as Jenny Hill.
16:00
Falstaff
Grandiose joie de vivre comes together with a quest for meaning—Giuseppe Verdi’s last masterpiece, written when he was nearly 80, not only breathed new life into the genre of Italian opera-comedy, but spontaneously revolutionised the genre and brought it into the 20th century. Exceptional baritone and »stage animal« Scott Hendricks returns to the Komische Oper Berlin in the title role, while audience favourite Günter Papendell makes his debut as the aggrieved husband, Ford.
20:00
Nono & Co.
Chamber concert
Foyer
In the elegant ambience of the foyer, the musicians of the Komische Oper Berlin reveal their vulnerable side in the Chamber Concerts – without an orchestra pit, or any kind of safety net.
16:00
Come closer!
General house tour
When was the Komische Oper Berlin founded? How many seats are there in the auditorium? What’s with the funny name, and where are the huge stage sets actually stored? You will get answers to all these questions during your guided tour at the Komische Oper Berlin. Enriched with exciting theatre anecdotes, we take a close look behind the scenes of the opera house.
19:30
Falstaff
Grandiose joie de vivre comes together with a quest for meaning—Giuseppe Verdi’s last masterpiece, written when he was nearly 80, not only breathed new life into the genre of Italian opera-comedy, but spontaneously revolutionised the genre and brought it into the 20th century. Exceptional baritone and »stage animal« Scott Hendricks returns to the Komische Oper Berlin in the title role, while audience favourite Günter Papendell makes his debut as the aggrieved husband, Ford.
14:00
Into the Mask!
Special guided tour: Mask
Numerous guided tours offer individual and exciting looks behind the scenes of the Komische Oper Berlin, enriched with entertaining retrospectives and futuristic digital views. Dive into the fascinating world of the opera house!
16:00
Come closer!
General house tour
When was the Komische Oper Berlin founded? How many seats are there in the auditorium? What’s with the funny name, and where are the huge stage sets actually stored? You will get answers to all these questions during your guided tour at the Komische Oper Berlin. Enriched with exciting theatre anecdotes, we take a close look behind the scenes of the opera house.
11:00
Everything New!
Children's concert with music about doing things differently
You can't see them, touch them, or smell them—but you can hear them, and feel them too! In the children’s concerts, we bring music to life!
19:00
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
One of the most radical and well-known musical theatre works of the 20th century returns to the stage of the Komische Oper Berlin in a new production by Barrie Kosky, under the musical direction of General Music Director Ainārs Rubiķis—with star tenor Allan Clayton as Jim Mahoney, and audience favourite Nadja Mchantaf as Jenny Hill.
November 2022
16:00
Magic or trickery?!
Special guided tour: Props
Numerous guided tours offer individual and exciting looks behind the scenes of the Komische Oper Berlin, enriched with entertaining retrospectives and futuristic digital views. Dive into the fascinating world of the opera house!
19:30
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
One of the most radical and well-known musical theatre works of the 20th century returns to the stage of the Komische Oper Berlin in a new production by Barrie Kosky, under the musical direction of General Music Director Ainārs Rubiķis—with star tenor Allan Clayton as Jim Mahoney, and audience favourite Nadja Mchantaf as Jenny Hill.
14:00
Take a look!
Guided tour for families
Numerous guided tours offer individual and exciting looks behind the scenes of the Komische Oper Berlin, enriched with entertaining retrospectives and futuristic digital views. Dive into the fascinating world of the opera house!
17:00
Opera and Dinner
Mit allen Sinnen geniessen!
In cooperation with the opera catering company “kultur-catering”, a culinary opera treat is offered for selected performances: A three-course meal at a festively decorated table in the special atmosphere of the opera casino before the curtain rises. This can be easily booked with the service on the respective evening (opera and dinner both begin at 5 p.m.).
19:30
Falstaff
Grandiose joie de vivre comes together with a quest for meaning—Giuseppe Verdi’s last masterpiece, written when he was nearly 80, not only breathed new life into the genre of Italian opera-comedy, but spontaneously revolutionised the genre and brought it into the 20th century. Exceptional baritone and »stage animal« Scott Hendricks returns to the Komische Oper Berlin in the title role, while audience favourite Günter Papendell makes his debut as the aggrieved husband, Ford.
16:00
Pippi Longstocking
World Premiere
Pippi Longstocking is the strongest girl in the world! Her roommates, a monkey and a horse, are called Mr. Nilsson and Little Uncle. So it's no surprise that Tommy and Annika from next door think Pippi, Mr. Nilsson and Little Uncle are so terrific that they even forget about dinner…
11:00
Pippi Longstocking
Pippi Longstocking is the strongest girl in the world! Her roommates, a monkey and a horse, are called Mr. Nilsson and Little Uncle. So it's no surprise that Tommy and Annika from next door think Pippi, Mr. Nilsson and Little Uncle are so terrific that they even forget about dinner…
20:00
Romansafton
Chamber concert
Foyer
In the elegant ambience of the foyer, the musicians of the Komische Oper Berlin reveal their vulnerable side in the Chamber Concerts – without an orchestra pit, or any kind of safety net.
11:00
Pippi Longstocking
Pippi Longstocking is the strongest girl in the world! Her roommates, a monkey and a horse, are called Mr. Nilsson and Little Uncle. So it's no surprise that Tommy and Annika from next door think Pippi, Mr. Nilsson and Little Uncle are so terrific that they even forget about dinner…
16:00
Music, Sound, Management!
Special guided tour: Orchestra
Numerous guided tours offer individual and exciting looks behind the scenes of the Komische Oper Berlin, enriched with entertaining retrospectives and futuristic digital views. Dive into the fascinating world of the opera house!
16:00
Come closer!
General house tour
When was the Komische Oper Berlin founded? How many seats are there in the auditorium? What’s with the funny name, and where are the huge stage sets actually stored? You will get answers to all these questions during your guided tour at the Komische Oper Berlin. Enriched with exciting theatre anecdotes, we take a close look behind the scenes of the opera house.
20:00
Every Man Dies for Himself Alone
Symphony concert with Dirk Kaftan and Katharina Marie Schubert
One of the darkest times in German history, described with by words of Hans Fallada, and the compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Lehár and Pavel Haas. Spoken by actress Katharina Marie Schubert (e.g. Tatort, Ein Geschenk der Götter), excerpts from Hans Fallada's novel Jeder Stirbt für Sich Allein [Every Man Dies for Himself Alone] intertwine with musical descriptions and commentaries, under the direction of conductor Dirk Kaftan.
14:00
From Figurine to Costume!
Special guided tour: Costume
Numerous guided tours offer individual and exciting looks behind the scenes of the Komische Oper Berlin, enriched with entertaining retrospectives and futuristic digital views. Dive into the fascinating world of the opera house!
16:00
Come closer!
General house tour
When was the Komische Oper Berlin founded? How many seats are there in the auditorium? What’s with the funny name, and where are the huge stage sets actually stored? You will get answers to all these questions during your guided tour at the Komische Oper Berlin. Enriched with exciting theatre anecdotes, we take a close look behind the scenes of the opera house.
17:00
Opera and Dinner
Mit allen Sinnen geniessen!
In cooperation with the opera catering company “kultur-catering”, a culinary opera treat is offered for selected performances: A three-course meal at a festively decorated table in the special atmosphere of the opera casino before the curtain rises. This can be easily booked with the service on the respective evening (opera and dinner both begin at 5 p.m.).
19:30
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
One of the most radical and well-known musical theatre works of the 20th century returns to the stage of the Komische Oper Berlin in a new production by Barrie Kosky, under the musical direction of General Music Director Ainārs Rubiķis—with star tenor Allan Clayton as Jim Mahoney, and audience favourite Nadja Mchantaf as Jenny Hill.
10:00
Introductory matinee with breakfast
Foyer
Two weeks before the premiere, the respective dramaturges invite you to a matinee on Sunday at noon in the upper foyer. Here you can get deeper insight into the work, and insider information about the production before your visit to the opera. The director, conductor, set and costume designers will talk about their work and whet your curiosity about the upcoming premiere.
19:00
Falstaff
Grandiose joie de vivre comes together with a quest for meaning—Giuseppe Verdi’s last masterpiece, written when he was nearly 80, not only breathed new life into the genre of Italian opera-comedy, but spontaneously revolutionised the genre and brought it into the 20th century. Exceptional baritone and »stage animal« Scott Hendricks returns to the Komische Oper Berlin in the title role, while audience favourite Günter Papendell makes his debut as the aggrieved husband, Ford.
11:00
Pippi Longstocking
Pippi Longstocking is the strongest girl in the world! Her roommates, a monkey and a horse, are called Mr. Nilsson and Little Uncle. So it's no surprise that Tommy and Annika from next door think Pippi, Mr. Nilsson and Little Uncle are so terrific that they even forget about dinner…
16:00
Come closer!
General house tour
When was the Komische Oper Berlin founded? How many seats are there in the auditorium? What’s with the funny name, and where are the huge stage sets actually stored? You will get answers to all these questions during your guided tour at the Komische Oper Berlin. Enriched with exciting theatre anecdotes, we take a close look behind the scenes of the opera house.
19:30
Falstaff
Last time this season!
Grandiose joie de vivre comes together with a quest for meaning—Giuseppe Verdi’s last masterpiece, written when he was nearly 80, not only breathed new life into the genre of Italian opera-comedy, but spontaneously revolutionised the genre and brought it into the 20th century. Exceptional baritone and »stage animal« Scott Hendricks returns to the Komische Oper Berlin in the title role, while audience favourite Günter Papendell makes his debut as the aggrieved husband, Ford.
22:45
Asked by ...!
The Late-Night Talk: Talking to the Artists
The face, the voice and the soul of the Komische Oper Berlin, and of every performance: the members of the ensemble! In the new late-night talk format, two stage artists from each production answer the questions of dramaturgy and of the audience ...
14:00
Into the Mask!
Special guided tour: Mask
Numerous guided tours offer individual and exciting looks behind the scenes of the Komische Oper Berlin, enriched with entertaining retrospectives and futuristic digital views. Dive into the fascinating world of the opera house!
16:00
Come closer!
General house tour
When was the Komische Oper Berlin founded? How many seats are there in the auditorium? What’s with the funny name, and where are the huge stage sets actually stored? You will get answers to all these questions during your guided tour at the Komische Oper Berlin. Enriched with exciting theatre anecdotes, we take a close look behind the scenes of the opera house.
16:00
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
One of the most radical and well-known musical theatre works of the 20th century returns to the stage of the Komische Oper Berlin in a new production by Barrie Kosky, under the musical direction of General Music Director Ainārs Rubiķis—with star tenor Allan Clayton as Jim Mahoney, and audience favourite Nadja Mchantaf as Jenny Hill.
11:00
City, Country, River: The Moldau
Children’s Concert
You can't see them, touch them, or smell them—but you can hear them, and feel them too! In the children’s concerts, we bring music to life!
16:00
Come closer!
General house tour
When was the Komische Oper Berlin founded? How many seats are there in the auditorium? What’s with the funny name, and where are the huge stage sets actually stored? You will get answers to all these questions during your guided tour at the Komische Oper Berlin. Enriched with exciting theatre anecdotes, we take a close look behind the scenes of the opera house.
19:30
Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
Last time this season!
One of the most radical and well-known musical theatre works of the 20th century returns to the stage of the Komische Oper Berlin in a new production by Barrie Kosky, under the musical direction of General Music Director Ainārs Rubiķis—with star tenor Allan Clayton as Jim Mahoney, and audience favourite Nadja Mchantaf as Jenny Hill.
11:00
City, Country, River: The Moldau
Children’s Concert
You can't see them, touch them, or smell them—but you can hear them, and feel them too! In the children’s concerts, we bring music to life!
14:00
Far off the Beaten Track!
Special guided tour: Hidden Paths!
Numerous guided tours offer individual and exciting looks behind the scenes of the Komische Oper Berlin, enriched with entertaining retrospectives and futuristic digital views. Dive into the fascinating world of the opera house!
18:00
The Flying Dutchman
Premiere
Blood-red sails, an undead crew and a cursed captain. The tale of the Flying Dutchman strikes fear into the heart of every seasoned sailor. Richard Wagner captures the spirit of the fabled Dutchman in a score as mysterious as it is monumental. Wagner's first opera on his life’s theme—redemption in death through love—is staged at the Komische Oper Berlin by Herbert Fritsch.
11:00
Pippi Longstocking
Pippi Longstocking is the strongest girl in the world! Her roommates, a monkey and a horse, are called Mr. Nilsson and Little Uncle. So it's no surprise that Tommy and Annika from next door think Pippi, Mr. Nilsson and Little Uncle are so terrific that they even forget about dinner…
11:00
Pippi Longstocking
Pippi Longstocking is the strongest girl in the world! Her roommates, a monkey and a horse, are called Mr. Nilsson and Little Uncle. So it's no surprise that Tommy and Annika from next door think Pippi, Mr. Nilsson and Little Uncle are so terrific that they even forget about dinner…