Rusalka
How much of yourself can you sacrifice for love?
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DATES:Sept 27 — Nov 12
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STAGE:Main stage
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RUNNING TIME:approx. 3 hrs
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LANGUAGE:Czech, Swedish surtitles
Czech fairy tale opera on the theme of an unhappily in love water nymph — a mermaid for our time — signed by the master Dvořák.
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This story about the unrequited love of a water nymph has been told in many different forms throughout the ages. Now Dvořák’s Late-Romantic masterpiece Rusalka is finally on the Royal Swedish Opera programme! The director, Netia Jones, has taken the Czech opera from 1901 and placed it in our own appearance-obsessed era. An opulent production in cooperation with the Irish National Opera and Nouvel Opéra Fribourg.
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Act 1
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Interval
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Acts 2 and 3
Introductions & talks
In connection with the premiere on September 27, all ticket holders are welcome to a free talk in the Golden Foyer at 6 p.m. where the team presents their thoughts on Rusalka. On other performance days, a free introduction to the piece takes place in the Golden Foyer 45 minutes before the performance starts!
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Cast
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Music & creative team
Music Antonín Dvořák
LibrettoJaroslav Kvapil
Conductors Alan Gilbert/Case Scaglione
Director, scenography, video and costumes Netia Jones
Light Lotta Hammarstrand
Dramaturge Katarina Aronsson
Choreography Jessica Kennedy
Cast subject to change.
Your visit to the Opera
Frequesntly asked questions
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At what time do I have to be at the Opera before the performance?
We recommend that you arrive at least half an hour before the performance begins. If you can arrive earlier, it's even better: 45 minutes before the start of the performance, there is a free audience introduction in the Golden Foyer - an excellent way to approach the performance!
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It's my first time at the Opera - what do I do?
We have put together some useful tips for your visit. Otherwise, our best advice is to arrive on time - discover the Opera House, leave your coat in the cloakroom, eat or drink something. AND, ask our ushers - they'll be happy to help! Also remember not to bring large bags with you: only small bags (no larger than a standard A4 sheet of paper) will be allowed into the auditorium.
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Can my ticket be rebooked or cancelled if I or someone in my party is ill?
You can rebook tickets yourself on the website up to 24 hours before the start of the performance within the the current season. Tickets cannot be cancelled (read more in our general terms and conditions).
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Can you eat and drink at the Opera?
Of course you can! Our partner Restaurang Grodan is on the ground floor facing Strömgatan - take the opportunity to book a table ahead of your visit! Each floor also has a service with drinks and snacks, at the stalls' café there is a slightly larger selection. We advice you to pre-book the intermission service so it is ready and waiting for you during the interval!
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