Based on Oscar Wildes story The Birthday of the Infanta, Zemlinskys single-act opera Der Zwerg is the tragic tale of a dwarf who is presented at court, falls in love with the beautiful Donna Clara, but is ultimately forced to see himself as others see him and to die of a broken heart. Preceded by Schoenbergs Accompaniment to a Cinematographic Scene, Op. 34, Zemlinskys Romantic score is full of psychological intrigue. Is Der Zwerg a critique of societys superficiality? Is it the composers self-portrait in his doomed affair with Alma Schindler? Director Tobias Kratzers stunning, transparent production creates a space in which each character is thrown into sharp relief in this fine, noble and melancholy work.
Tobias Kratzer
Director
Elena Tsallagova
Donna Clara, Infanta of Spain
Emily Magee
Ghita, her attendant
David Butt Philip
Der Zwerg
Mick Morris Mehnert
Der Zwerg (actor)
Philipp Jekal
Don Estoban, the chamberlain
Flurina Stucki
Maid
Amber Fasquelle
Maid
Maliu Vaahtoluoto
Maid
So Young Park
Companion
Hounddog64%
One Chance66%
Battle of the Year67%
Coyote Ugly62%
Monster High: Boo York, Boo York77%
Footlight Parade68%
O'Dessa58%
Cadillac Records70%
The Pirate65%
Wild Style61%
Mo' Better Blues64%
Honeydripper58%
Grace Unplugged60%
A Time for Dancing66%
Heavy Metal65%
Köln 7571%
Teen Spirit60%
Too Late Blues63%
A Night at the Opera74%
Godspell66%
