Opera in the Crypt: Richard Strauss, masterpieces for soprano and mezzo‐soprano
Vienna, Peterskirche — Krypta
About the Event
Experience a glamorous evening of songs and arias that reveal the emotional depth and tonal sophistication of one of the 20th century's greatest composers. Katharina Jing An Gebauer delivers arias from Strauss's finest operas with finesse and radiance, along with selected songs that convey longing, passion, and beauty.
Pianist Wolfgang Fritzsche accompanies her, bringing the composer's soundscapes to life with sensitive playing. The special guest of the evening is mezzo‐soprano Viktoria McConnel, whose impressive voice adds warm timbre and expressiveness to the sound palette.
Anticipate highlights from “Ariadne auf Naxos,” “Der Rosenkavalier,” “Elektra,” and exquisite songs. An evening full of poetry and musical brilliance awaits.
Practical Information
The 'Opera in the Crypt' series is a unique form of presenting opera at its very essence. With piano accompaniment, talented singers in costumes perform the works in the exceptional, intimate atmosphere of the crypt under St. Peter's Church. Through the short distance between audience and musicians you can experience opera in a way you have never heard or seen it before.
Artists
| Piano: | Wolfgang Fritzsche |
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| Soprano: | Katharina Jing An Gebauer |
| Mezzo-soprano: | Viktoria McConnel |
Address
Peterskirche, Petersplatz, Vienna, Austria — Google Maps
