Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897)

Liebesliederwalzer

08, 10, 30 November & 22 December 2024

In Brahms’ Liebeslieder Walzer, we encounter a ghostly opera that Brahms never composed, a work that seems to echo through his settings of poems by Georg Friedrich Daumer and Johann Wolfgang Goethe. Here, amidst this delicate interplay of voices, two young men and two young women traverse an emotional landscape rich in contrast and complexity. Their journey, captured in the warp and weft of Brahms’ composition, oscillates between playful jests, deep-seated longing, irony, sensuality, and even moments of physical vigor. This tapestry of human experience, akin to a game of love, mirrors the intricate relational dynamics found in Mozart’s “Cosi fan tutte.”



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Synopsis

Under the direction of Klaus Bertisch, these Lieder transcend their individual narratives. Bertisch weaves them into a cohesive story, using spoken excerpts from I promessi sposi (“The Betrothed”) by Alessandro Manzoni, a cornerstone of Italian literature, as the narrative glue. This innovative staging not only breathes new life into Brahms’ compositions but also creates a dialogue between music and literature, underscoring the universal themes of love and human connection that resonate across artistic mediums.

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Dates:
08. November 2024
Bernard Haitinkzaal, Conservatorium van Amsterdam

10. November 2024
Theater Orpheus, Apeldoorn

30.November 2024
Royal Conservatoire, The Hague

22. December 2024
Theater De Vest, Alkmaar

Creative team

Daan Boertien
piano

Alexandra Kaptein
piano

Klaus Bertisch
concept & staging

Cast

Elisa Maayeshi
soprano

Thalia Cook-Hansen
soprano

Stefanie Bruggeling
mezzo soprano

Femke Hulsman
mezzo soprano

Henrik Enger Holm
tenor

Jack Roberts
tenor

Wessel Wirken
baritone

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The closing date for applications to join the programme next year is
Friday 19. January 2025.

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