Antonín Dvořák
A fairy tale story about the mysterious realm between life and death
Premiere 6. 8. 2027
Second premiere7. 8. 2027
A gentle and deeply poetic interpretation of Dvořák’s Rusalka, set against the enchanting backdrop of Blatná Castle in South Bohemia, creates a truly unique theatrical experience. This Czech opera, which in 1901 symbolically brought the era of operatic Romanticism to a close, disguises a multilayered and timeless story beneath its fairy tale surface.
Rusalka tells of an irreversible transformation and the price that must be paid for such a change. It speaks of human longing, fragility, and the fateful clash between two incompatible worlds – the world of humans and the world of supernatural beings. It is also a story of profound loneliness experienced by those who dare to cross a boundary, only to find themselves lost somewhere halfway through.
“…I cannot die, I cannot live.”
In this world renowned opera by Antonín Dvořák, the music blends perfectly with Jaroslav Kvapil’s libretto making Rusalka a timeless reflection on love and sacrifice in between life and death.
