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Some may ask, what is opera really?

According to festival director Anders

Beyer, opera is about experiencing the

most personal and intimate instrument

of them all – the human voice.

“You can count on your own life being played out on the scene and you can mirror yourself in the dreams and suffer-ings, which the singers communicate,” says Beyer.

Opera is a form of art, where the singers and musi-

cians communicate a dramatic story using text and

musical score. It incorporates many of the elements

of spoken theatre, for example acting, scenery, and cos-

tumes. The magic of opera, however, is dependent upon

the highly trained and unique refinement of the human voice.

Opera started in the end of the 16th century in Italy with Jacopo

Peri’s ‘Lost Dafne’, which was produced in Florence around 1597. Other

European composers became inspired by this new form. Schütz in Germany,

Lully in France, and Purcell in England, all helped to establish their respective

nation’s traditions in the 17th century.

Opera went through a turbulent time of experimentation during the 18th

century and continuously evolved. Today, Mozart is the most well-known

composer of opera in the late 18th century. Mozart began composing opera

seria, but is mostly famous for his Italian comic operas, such as ‘The Marriage

of Figaro’, ‘Don Giovanni’, and ‘The Magic Flute’. These works today represent

a landmark in the German operatic tradition. Throughout the 19th century,

the bel canto style was refined in the masterpieces of Rossini, Donizetti and

Bellini, whose works are still performed today.

Grand Opera made its debut with artists such as Meyerbeer. The late 19th

century, also known as the ‘golden age’ of opera, was dominated by Wagner

and Verdi. The popularity of opera continued to flourish in the works of Puc-

cini and Strauss. Parallel operatic traditions began to emerge in Central and

Eastern Europe, especially in Russia and Bohemia (Czech Republic).

During the 20th century, and continuing today, many composers experi-

mented with modern styles, such as atonality, serialism, neoclassicism and

minimalism. New recording technologies have allowed audiences outside of

the operatic circle to experience great singers, such as Enrico Caruso.

Today, opera is everywhere – TV, radio, and film, and of course on the great

stages around the world.

This year, The Copenhagen Opera Festival is taking opera to the streets! The

festival’s planners are very aware of renewing the image of opera. They are

attempting to achieve this by creating a new international space, where new

creations and initiatives can meet tradition.

The festival wishes to showcase Copenhagen’s image as a cultural centre in

Europe, while contributing to the innovation of opera as a both modern and

traditional art form. This year’s opera festival is bigger and better than ever,

where there will be 16 different events to attend. The three pillars of this

year’s festival are: tradition, renewal and fusion.

Don’t miss the fusion, which you can see at the Opera Jam or Stand Up Opera

(where the punch line is: Opera is just more fun, when sung!)

In 2009, Christina Nielsen and Finn Bannergaard Johansen launched the opera

festival, which featured three events. In those two years, the festival has

grown and evolved into something that is for those curious souls who would

like to experience something innovative and potentially transformative that is

always entertaining.

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Q & A with Anders Beyer Director of the Copenhagen Opera Festival

How long has the Opera Festival been going on?

Copenhagen Opera Festival for the first time saw the light of day in 2009, so is now playing on it’s 3rd year.

How has it changed over the years?

The festival has gotten bigger. First year we had

3 projects and this year we have 16 different

shows on the program. But we remain faithful to

the mission statement of the festival to present

opera in unusual places and in new ways.

Have you got any idea what we might we

expect in the future?

We will continue to present a broad spectre of

offers, with the children’s opera, family opera,

modern music drama, and more. We dream

about having ambitious site specific productions

of our own, which you will not be able to see or

experience anywhere else in the world.

What is special about opera and what might

opera mean to you?

With opera you get the most personal and inti-

mate instrument of them all; the human voice.

You can count on your own life being played out

on the scene and you can mirror yourself in the

dreams and sufferings, which the singers com-

municates.

Have you got any advice on what to see or how

to engage opera, for those out there who want

to give opera a try?

If you let go of your prejudices and let the music

and the song seduce you, you will notice that it

is entirely unnecessary to have a previous knowl-

edge of opera. You lean back and let yourself

get carried away with the story. All of a sudden

you will become one with the song and stand in

direct relation to the singers, because you can

identify yourself with them – you cry with them

when they are sad and laugh with them when

happiness surrounds them. Opera is harrowing

drama with soul-trembling experiences. Opera

is a euphoric instrument, which you will become

addicted to. Dare you try it?

Opera on location gives a completely different

experience than you get in a large concert hall where you are seated far from the singers

and musicians.

Merete SveistrupØresundsoperan’s Artistic Director

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At the beginning of the 17th century, opera emerged as a high-art form for

the Italian aristocracy. Since then, opera has gained a reputation as being

elitist, esoteric and inaccessible for the average person. The stereotype of

opera enthusiasts still exists. Just imagine a wealthy middle-aged socialite

equipped with a set of gold-plated binoculars tucked away in an imported Italian

leather pouch.

Opera, however, continues to evolve as art form and opera producers are finding

ways to transform opera and capture new audiences. This year’s Copenhagen Opera

Festival is bringing opera back to the people.

“What we do at Copenhagen Opera Festival, actually, is bring opera back to what it

once was – a lot more popular,” says Anders Beyer, the Copenhagen Opera Festival’s

director.

The festival’s chief aim is make opera more accessible and less costly. The operas

being performed this year are also becoming increasingly experimental. The majority

of the operas scheduled this year are focused on introducing a compelling twist on conventional

opera. The aim is to thrill the audience with the unexpected. Of note are: Liar on the Loose,

aimed specifically at children, and Stand Up Opera (whose slogan is “stand-up is more fun when

sung”). Then there is The Operetta Boat – a Copenhagen canal tour featuring a repertoire with a

nautical theme.

Frederiksberg Castle in Frederiksberg – not to be confused with the Renaissance castle in Hill-

erød – will act as the historical setting for a few of this year’s productions. The castle is located

just around the corner from Copenhagen Zoo, in the vey heart of Frederiksberg Central – easy

to get to within 10 minutes from the centre. Built during the reign of Frederik IV in 1699, the

Frederiksberg is one of Denmark’s most prominent and well preserved historical sites boasting

an elegant regal interior design and beautiful lush Baroque gardens that enclave the magnificent

building.

OPErA On LOCAtIOn: CInDErELLA

28 roskildevej, Frederiksberg; 26-30 July - 20:00;

tickets: kr 360

Most of us remember Cinderella from childhood.

Poor Cinderella is treated so badly by her step-

mother and stepsisters until magic enters her life.

There is the handsome prince and the crystal slipper.

Adapted by Gioachino Rossini, La Cenerentola (Cin-

derella) became a tour de force when it premiered

in 1817. Rossini’s opera has been re-envisioned time

and again, but Øresundsoperan’s director Lars Knut-

zon will bring this classic to life in close proximity to

the audience.

As the company’s artistic director, Merete Sveistrup

explains, “Opera on location gives a completely

different experience than you get in a large concert

hall where you are seated far from the singers and

musicians.”

The performers will lead the audience through a

number of the castle’s most impressive rooms while

the story unfolds. The production features some of

Scandinavia’s most exciting performers, with cos-

tumes designed by Piyannah Ørnbak.

FrederiksbergCastle

Now entering its third year, Copenhagen’s Opera Festival is one of the finest, most contemporary and forward-looking gatherings of its kind, welcoming to the capital a variety of international talents. By Daniel van der Noon

“What we do at Copenhagen Opera Festival, actually, is bring opera back to what it once was – a lot more popular”

COnCErt At tHE CAStLE

28 roskildevej, Frederiksberg; 31 July - 17:00; tickets: kr 190

Frederiksberg Castle will provide the picture-perfect setting for a selection of operatic per-

formances from some of the greatest stories ever written. Taking excerpts from some of

the most exciting operas of 19th century opera, a team of artists from the alternative Scan-

dinavian opera company, Øresundsoperan, will bring to life some of the most memorable

characters in literary history from Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet, Debussy’s

Pelleas et Melisande, and Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville.

This is an experience that is not to be missed.

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Frederiksberg Castle • 28 roskildevej • Frederiksberg


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Operettebåden

The Operetta Boat – lilting rhythms and catchy tunes on Copenhagen’s beautiful canals. Part of Copenhagen Opera Festival, 26 July-3 August 2011.

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I think it’s wonderful and fun to sing at different and specific locations. Of course the sound will never be the

same as in a concert hall, but it has other qualities.

You meet your audience in a more face to face environment,

and you have lots of fun! In the “Operettebåden” the boat moves all the

time and it’s almost like singing on a rollercoaster.

Sofie Elkjær JensenSoprano

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To sing in a church is a

truly powerful experience.

Music for me already is a

healing experience, but to

share this with an audience

there is a connection on a

deeper level. I have sung in

churches before but I’ve found

the Christian churches to have

the best atmosphere and music

for me whether I’m singing

folk, opera or hymns brings

human spirits closer together.

This is how I try to bring my

music across to the audience

and I sincerely hope it’s

received in that way.

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Gitta-Maria Sjöberg Lyric Dramatic Soprano

You can join a beautiful tour through the canals of Copenhagen as

notable opera singers Sofie Elkjær Jensen and Simon Duus along with

pianist Jacob Beck provide a musical soundtrack to the journey.

The operetta first appeared in the mid-1800s and was designed to be shorter

and lighter than the often serious or tragic subject matter of the opera. It is

also the precursor of the modern musical.

The tour will appropriately have a nautical theme that will highlight excerpts

from Gilbert and Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore and The Pirates of Penzance.

Works from the Austro-German operetta tradition will also be a part of the

repertoire: Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss and The Merry Widow by

Franz Lehár.

StAnD uP OPErA At tHE LItErAturHAuS

7 Møllegade, Copenhagen n; 3-4 August - 20:30;

tickets: kr 85 and the bar opens at 19:30

Further north, in Nørrebro, the Stand Up Opera

returns for its tenth season at the Literaturhaus,

located just off of Nørrebrogade near Assistens

graveyard.

The Literaturhaus is a bar that was once a church –

a rather suitable place of contrasts for an event that

combines opera with stand-up comedy.

A long-running favourite of The Copenhagen Festival,

Stand Up Opera is sure to attract fans of the festival

who are eagerly awaiting this year’s production.

This year’s cast consists of Hetna Regitze Bruun, Ras-

mus Gravers Knive, Sofie Elkjær Jensen, Simon Duus,

Peter Møllerhøj and Steffen Bruun who will perform

a mixture of popular arias and classical music com-

bined with hilarity.

The relaxed and intimate atmosphere will make for a

great night of laughs.

The OperettaBoat

The range of productions taking place during The Copenhagen Opera Festival is just as inspiring and whimsical as the classical art it celebrates. By Tom stratton

HEALIng POwEr OF PrAyEr

1 Strandgade, Copenhagen; 2 August - 20:00; tickets: kr 125;

nils Holger Petersen’s talk (in Danish) is at 19:00 on the patio and is free.

This special one-night celebration of the power of prayer will appropriately take place

inside Christians Kirken in Christianshavn. Built in the late 1700’s, the church was originally

constructed by German community in Christianshavn and has since become a parish

within the Danish National Church.

A heroine’s prayer is a part of the finale of many of the greatest tragic operas. Soprano

Gitta-Maria Sjöberg will perform some of the most harrowing moments to be found in this

tradition.

Desdemona from Giuseppe Verdi’s Otello, Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca and the slave girl Liù

from Turandot are all victims within their respective stories. They were all were persecuted

and faced cruel deaths. Desdemona is smothered by her misguided beloved Otello, Tosca

jumps to her death from the Castel Sant Angelo, and Liù stabs herself to escape the cruelty

of Turandot. Before the final breath is drawn, each sings a last prayer.

The heroines from Purcell’s British Baroque opera Dido and Aeneas and Wagner’s Tristan

and Isolde also sing themselves to death. Isolde’s ecstatic ‘Liebestod’ will be accompanied

by Dorthe Zielke and Søren Johannsen on trumpet and organ.

The Camerata Chamber Choir will perform peaceful and meditative music from

Arvo Pärt, Matti Borg, Niels la Cour, Peter Bruun and Knut Nystedt with inspira-

tion from Johann Sebastian Bach.

Nils Holger Petersen will open the performance with a talk about prayer in the

history of music. Petersen is a theologian and composer and author of Christi-

anity in Music, Handel’s Messiah and Mozart’s Requiem.

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nyhavn, Copenhagen K; 26 July - 4 August; departures twice daily at 11:00 and 13:30; tickets: kr 140; booking

via email to [email protected] or can be purchased at the ticket book at nyhavn (located near the

Anchor Memorial).


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OperA FesTIvAl guIDe1. OPErA At FruE PLADSVOR FRUE PLADS, WED 27th July, 17:00, free entryThis will be a mix of some of the most famous repertoires in the history of the opera from Verdi’s ’Rigoletto’ to Bernstein’s ’West Side Story’. There will be 300 seats set up for the early birds, but people are recommended to bring folding chairs just in case.

2. OPErETTa BOaT NYHAVN, 20 performances, 26th July - 4th August, 11:00 and 13:30, kr 140 (Tickets can be reserved at Canal Tours, but can also be bought at the ticket booth at Nyhavn by ‘Mindeank-eret’). A traditional Copenhagen canal cruise with a touch of romance that features two singers and pianist.

3. StAnD uP OPErALITERATURHAUS, 2 performances, WED 3rd August and THU 4th August, 20:30, TICKETS kr 85.Experience classic opera stories with a comedic twist. Doors open at 19:30, and drinks can be purchased in the bar. Seats are un-assigned.

4. tHE HEALIng POwEr OF PrAyErCHRISTIANS CHURCH, TUE 2nd August, 20:00, TICKETS kr 125 (There will be a short introduction in Danish at 19:00)Do not miss Christian Church’s magnificent concert hall. Come and experience royal Danish Opera singer Gitta-Maria Sjöberg and the Camerata chamber choir with trumpet and organ.

5. CAFé MOMuSMOGENS DAHL CONCERT HALL, FRI 29th July, SAT 30th July, 20:00, TICKETS kr 485 (incl. culinary service), kr 195 (excl. cu-linary service)Try this, as you might not get another chance! Experience an exclusive concert with dinner provided by a Michelin-chef at a privately-owned concert hall in Islands Brygge.

6. HOuDInI tHE grEAtLINDEGÅRDEN at COPENHAGEN UNIVERSITY, MON 1st August, TUE 2nd August, 20:00, TICKETS kr 190 This is a chamber opera about the art of escaping, loosely based on the life of the great Houdini. Performances will be held in one of the old courtyards at the University of Copenhagen.

7. LIAr On tHE LOOSE3-5 AMALIEGADE, COPENHAGEN, TUE 26th July, 11:00, and 13:00, WED 27th July 11:00, duration 35 minutes, TICKETS kr 80 (valid for two people), children under the age of 4 have free admission. Mozart for children. Here is an opportunity to treat your chil-dren to some music a little more refined than Britney and Chris-tina. Enjoy!

8. OPErA On LOCAtIOnFREDERIKSBERG CASTLE, TUE 26th – SAT 30th July, 20:00, and FRI 29th July 17:00, TICKETS kr 360.Cinderella at Frederiksberg Castle: an experience that promises to be magical in this historical setting.

9. COnCErt At tHE CAStLE FREDERIKSBERG CASTLE, SAT 31st July, 17:00, duration 2 hours (incl. 20min break), TICKETS kr 190The concert will be held in the courtyard of Frederiksberg Cas-tle. Come and experience an enchanting evening in an exclusive setting. (Note: The castle is open only for Opera Festival events since it is a designated military zone). Remember to bring your own folding chair.

10. OPErA JAMBLÅGÅRDS PLADS, 3 concerts, THU 28th, 20:00-22:00, FRI 29th, 20:00-22:30, SAT 30th, 20:00-22:00, free entry The Opera Jam features more than 45 musicians, poets, and rappers jamming with the opera singers. This is a perfect oppor-

tunity to see opera in a new, fresh and youthful way.

11. OPErA On OFELIA BEACH

OFELIA BEACH, FRI 29th July, 19:00, free entry

Extra concert!

The Danish Royal Opera present an opera concert at the open

air stage at Ofelia Beach next to Skuespilhuset (the Royal Thea-

tre’s new building), featuring some of the greatest soloists of

the royal ensemble.

12. VIVICA gEnAux

TIVOLI’S CONCERT HALL, TUE 26th July, 19:30, TICKETS (A)

kr 295, (B) kr 255 (C) kr 215, (D) kr 175 (Tivoli entry incl., service

fee not incl.)

American mezzo-soprano Vivica Genaux is one of the world’s

leading singers specializing in the Baroque repertoire.

13. tCHAIKOVSKy In tIVOLI

TIVOLI’S CONCERT HALL, THU 28th July, 19:30, TICKETS (A)

kr 295, (B) kr 255 (C) kr 215, (D) kr 175 (Tivoli entry incl.,

service fee not incl.), Concert introduction at 19:00 in Danish

The Russian conductor Alexander Polianichko leads the Tivoli

Symphony Orchestra in an all-Tchaikovsky programme offering

the fifth symphony and highlights from his opera ‘Eugen On-

egin’, with two of Norway’s most talented young singers as the

ill-fated lovers Tatiana and Eugen Onegin.

14. HAPPy BIrtHDAy JuSSI BJörLIng!

TIVOLI’S CONCERT HALL, FRI 29th July, 19:30, TICKETS kr 50

(free entry for Tivoli Season pass holders)

Celebrate the 100th birthday of the legendary Swedish tenor

Jussi Björling and the 80th anniversary of the concert at Tivo-

li that shot him to international fame. You will experience an

evening where his powerful and expressive voice will once again

sound in the old Tivoli Gardens via film and audio recordings.

15. tHE MAgIC OF BArOquE OPErA

TIVOLI’S CONCERT HALL, WED 3rd August, 19:30, TICKETS (A)

kr 295, (B) kr 255, (C) kr 215, (D) kr 175 (Tivoli entry incl.,

service fee not incl.)

The internationally acclaimed Danish period ensemble Concerto

Copenhagen and their charismatic leader Lars Ulrik Mortensen

join three young, Scandinavian soloists in an evening of operatic

highlights from the Baroque period. An exciting journey into a

world of supernatural beings and magic moments you do not

want to miss.

16. rOBErtO ALAgnA

TIVOLI’S CONCERT HALL, THU 4th August, 19:30, TICKETS (A)

kr 1250, (B) kr 1000, (C) kr 750, (D) kr 500 (Tivoli entry

incl., service fee not incl.)

For more than 20 years, Roberto Alagna has been in a class of

his own as an interpreter of both the Italian and the French op-

eratic repertoire. Experience one of the leading singers in the

world today at the concert hall in Tivoli.


July 24 - August 4Daily concerts at 4.30 PM

Tickets: BILLETnet

Phone 70 15 65 65

www.billetnet.dk

and at the entrance

Opening Concert July 24

Hyun-Su SHIninternational violin star

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Iranian poetry, stir it into a pot of beatboxing, dub-electronica and

local freestyle rap? Join us at OperaJam and get the answer.

OperaJam is an explosive celebration of the cultural plethora found

especially around Blågårds pladsin Nørrebro Copenhagen.

OperaJam is three days of curious, warm and respectful meeting

between people and their musical culture. There is room

for everyone – even on the stage if you have the guts. so jump on stage with your song, your

instrument, or that special lyric you’ve got in your back pocket.

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Copenhagen Opera Festival gives

a boost to the culture scene of the

city. Among our many outdoor

events is an opera concert at Ofelia

Beach with 4 opera soloists and

a pianist from the royal Danish

Theatre, and I am certain that the

synergy of this cooperation will

be beneficial to both the royal

Theatre and the festival.

Erik JacobsenManaging Director of The Royal Theatre

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These events are meant to be enjoyed by all, not just

the opera initiated.

Sure to be a treat, the program will have a diverse

repertoire, such as excerpts from Giuseppe Verdi’s

Rigoletto and Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story, among

others. The event, however, will emphasize playfulness and

sensuality.

Highlights from Rossini’s comic masterpiece The Barber

of Seville and Donizetti’s lesser known Don Pasquale will

be part of the delightful mix. An arrangement from Carl

Nielsen’s opera Mascerade will also be featured.

Henrik Engelbrecht, Music Director of Tivoli will preside as

master of ceremonies and is sure to provide some enter-

taining anecdotes. Joining him will be singers Andrea Pel-

legrini, Sofie Elkjær Jensen, Bo Kristian Jensen and Joachim

Knop.

There will be benches set up for the first 300 spectators, but

it is advisable to bring a folding chair to ensure a good seat.

OPErA On OFELIA BEACH

Kvæsthusmolen, Copenhagen K; 29 July - 19:00;

Tickets: Free

This is an opportunity to experience some of the

Royal Ensemble’s greatest soloists. Come and see

Anne-Margrethe Dahl, Elisabeth Halling, Niels Jørgen

Riis and Bo Kristian Jensen.

They will perform some of the most popular opera

arias of all time, from Mozart to Benjamin Britten,

and share some of their most memorable experi-

ences.

The new Royal Danish Opera House across the har-

bor will provide the backdrop.

The performance begins at 19:00, but it is recom-

mended to come early to claim a seat.

Freeevents

This year’s Copenhagen Opera Festival is offering a selection of free events. It is all part of their campaign to bring opera to the people and to democratize what is often perceived to be an elite art form. By Tom stratton

OPEra Jam

Blågårds Plads, Copenhagen K; 28-30 July - 20:00-22:00;

Tickets: Free

A bit further outside of the city center in Nørrebro, the Copenhagen Opera Festival will

be presenting Opera Jam. The concept is to bring together singers, musicians and DJ’s of

diverse musical and multi-cultural backgrounds to inspire cross-fusions of spontaneous

invention. The singers from Copenhagen Opera Festival will join a variety of artists at

Blågårds Plads.

Open jam sessions will held on Thursday and

Friday. On Saturday, the artists will collect

their new works and take the most original

compositions to the final jam session. It is an

opportunity to be part of an innovative and

organic process.

You may get to experience an Afghan story-

teller improvising prose with a tuba player

from the Klezmer band, while an opera

singer, a rapper and a DJ from Uruguay join

forces to create the chorus.

The communal spirit of this event will defi-

nitely set it apart, so be sure to be there. You

may even wish to join the jam.

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Frue Plads, Copenhagen (located between Copenhagen university and Vor Frue Church); 17 July - 17:00; tickets: Free

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What more could you wish for: All of Copenhagen filled with Opera!! I’m crazy about this initiative which

really opens up the Opera goodie bag. Opera in every sense and shape

of the word. This year, amongst other things, we’ve moved Cafe Momus

from paris to Islands Brygge, and following last years massive

success, we’re re-opening the homestead of the bohemians from

puccini’s la Beheme, where Mogens Dahl Concerthall will put up stunning

daily shows packed with stars, and Michelin Class food. Opera meets audiences of all ages and in every available city space, where, for a short moment anyone can get an experience that suits their taste.

Mogens DahlDirector & Conductor for

Mogens Dahl Concert Hall

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Café Momus is in fact the fictional café in a brightly lit street of the Latin Quarter from the second act of Giacomo Puccini’s La bohème so don’t attempt to seek out this destination on a map! The production itself will actually be held at Mogens Dahl Koncertsal that is situated on Islands Brygge, just north of Artillivej.

As the only privately-run classical music concert hall in Denmark - founded by the famous Danish conductor, Mogens Dahl, who will be present in this capacity leading his reverent chamber choir – it has drawn attention from both national and international acts. Originally a horse stable, the concert hall was restored to both maintain the integrity of its original form and to achieve acoustic symmetry, and effect that is palpable when experiencing performances live. Including a selection of excerpts that toy with the mythic concept of the love potion from Maria Donizetti’s comedy, L’Elisir d’amore, Charles Gounod’s tragic opera of Romeo and Juliet and Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata, the audience will experience an enthralling opera experience performed by an all-star cast.

Assuming the role of soprano in a number of these acts will be the celebrated daughter of Århus, Sine Bundgaard. Making her professional debut at Copenhagen’s prestigious Royal Theater in 1999, playing the part of Barbarina in Le Nozze Di Figaro – an opera originally composed by the irreverent Mozart – Bundgaard boasts an impressive résumé. Performing alongside Bundgaard will be two other guest solo artists. In no particular order, the second soloist is the lyric tenor, David Danholt. An engaging vocalist, recognised for his superb renditions of some of the finest operas to have graced modern civilisation – including Charles Gounod’s Faust, and Wolfgang Mozart’s Don Giovanni and The Magic Flute – Danholt’s role could not be better suited.

There is also a wealth of musical talent behind this production including the critically acclaimed pianist, Søren Rastogi, recognised as one of Scandinavia’s most sought-after solo pianists renowned for his sheer verve and rhyhmic sensibility. Together this trio will blend with Mogens Dahl’s ensemble – a 16-strong choir of Nordic singers – renowned as being one of Scandinavia’s leading choirs for their dynamic contribution to modern classical music. To top an evening of such sophistication, and obscure the boundaries between fiction and reality further there will also be an opportunity to delve in the gourmet artistry of Michelin-rated, culinary genius, Daniel Letz as well as taste a variety of vintage wines offered behind the bar – giving the production of the Café Momus scene a real sense of vitality. (DVDn)

HOuDInI tHE grEAt

Lindegården at the Copenhagen university

Frue Plads, Copenhagen; 1-2 August - 20:00;

tickets: kr 190

Houdini the Great is an opera full of humor, poetry

and thoughtful music based on the life of Houdini

and his spectacular feats of escape. The opera first

premiered in 1988 and has since been performed

throughout the world.

Composed by Danish-American Andy Pape and

entertainer / film director Erik Clausen, Houdini the

Great is an opera which is true to its subject matter.

The famous escapologist is still the most legendary

entertainer of his kind. Houdini led a life that reads

like an opera libretto.

Cafémomus

Whether you are looking for the grandeur of opera in an intimate setting, searching for a newborn classic or want to begin to expose your children to the theater, you’ll find something truly electrifying. By Tom stratton & Daniel van der Noon

LIAr On tHE LOOSE 3-5 Amaliegade, Copenhagen K; 26 July - 11:00-13:00 / 27 July - 11:00; tickets: kr 80 (valid for two persons)Children under 4 have free admission

An opera for the child in all of us, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Liar on the Loose will be shown at Amaliegade 3-5, just east of Nyhavn.

The Opera on Wheels Company have used their love and enthusiasm for music to create a show that gives children an opportunity to experience the great and whimsical Mozart with a Danish twist.

The well-known arias will have Danish texts and new stories that bring Mozart’s work to life. Mozart wanted opera to be a living art form for the people, not an elitist indul-gence. In keeping with Mozart’s playful spirit, children are invited to paint the scenery for the show.

Liar on the Loose is for the child in all of us, but especially those aged 4 to 8. Each per-formance is approximately 35 minutes. The scenery paint workshop opens at 9:30 each morning. Be sure to bring your own lunch and beverages.

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Café Momus - Mogens Dahl Concert Hall; 22 Snorresgade, København S; 29-30 July - 20:00;

tickets: kr 485 with culinary service and kr 195 without.


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When I took up office as Artistic Director of the Tivoli Festival last

year it seemed completely natural to venture into a collaboration beween

our two festivals. It is a great pleasure for me to be able to present both the very top of the operatic world today as well as young talents, who will no doubt be the stars of tomorrow. The line-up in Tivoli during the festivals

period includes not only the concerts that are a part of boths festivals, but concerts with both Jonas Kaufmann and Measha Brueggergosman, who will do lieder and song repertoire.

so we have tried to cater for the many who will come to Copenhagen

for this important event.

Henrik EngelbrechtArtistic Director for Tivoli

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“We would like to get away from opera as something for the affluent, the

learned and the wealthy who can afford to pay the expensive tickets,” says

festival director Anders Beyer. “You can say that we are democratizing the art.

We have many free events. We do opera in unusual places. And we do produc-

tions for social events where you can be with the people you love.”

Among the number of venues hosting the various shows, the Tivoli Concert Hall will

play host to some of opera’s biggest star performers.

Originally built in 1956 by the Danish art deco inspired architect, Hans Hansen,

the site became Copenhagen’s primary classical music stage attracting an array of

internationally renowned composers. Having undergone extensive refurbishment in

2005, the hall is now one of Europe’s state-of-the-art auditoriums hosting some of

the biggest concerts in Denmark.

Festival-goers will also have free access to Tivoli amusement park, since the park’s

admission fee is included with the cost of a concert ticket.

MAgIC OF BArOquE OPErAtivoll, Copenhagen K; 3 August - 19:30; tickets: kr 175 - kr 295

Concerto Copenhagen led by Lars Ulrik Mortensen will join three young Scandinavian soloists to

perform operatic highlights from the Baroque period – a style of music that flourished from the

late 16th century to the early 18th century.

Featured will be excerpts from a trio of operatic masterpieces that have never before been

performed in Denmark. The repertoire will include pieces taken from Henry Purcell’s adaptation

of The Fairy-Queen, William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Jean-Philippe

Rameau’s comedy-piece Platée.

rOBErtO ALAgnA

tivoll, Copenhagen K; 4 August - 19:30;

tickets: kr 500 - kr 1250

Of Sicilian descent, this Italian-French tenor began

his professional career after he won the Luciano

Pavarotti Voice Competition in the late 1980s. Today,

he is one of the most sought-after names in opera.

Over the past 20 years he has performed some of

the most demanding roles.

Alagna will be joined by Tivoli’s award-winning

Symphony Orchestra. This is a rare opportunity well

worth the price, since Alagna’s visits to Scandinavia

are few and far between.

Tivoli ConcertHall

The 2011 Copenhagen Opera Festival is welcoming a diverse selection of performers to this year’s events. By Daniel van der Noon

“Among the number of venues hosting the various shows, the Tivoli Concert hall will play host to some of opera’s biggest star performers.”

VIVICA gEnAux

tivoll, Copenhagen K; 26 July - 19:30; tickets: kr 175 - kr 295

The Alaskan-born mezzo-soprano Vivica Genaux is one of the most respected female vocal-

ists of the twenty-first century who has performed some of opera’s most demanding roles.

In his review of Genaux’s performance in Salzburg in June of this year, opera-expert Fred

Plotkin wrote: “She has a rich, soulful voice, sings with sovereign technique, and is a beau-

tiful woman with a great figure that meets all the requirements of our High Definition era.”

Come and experience what is sure to be an inspirational performance. It is rare to be able

to experience opera of this standard in one of the most impressive auditoriums in Europe

for such a reasonable price.

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