2017 - Saaremaa ooperipäevad

Saaremaa Opera Festival

History

Saaremaa Opera Festival 2017

14–22 July

MAIN ARTIST

Theater Krefeld und Mönchengladbach (Germany)

The Theater Krefeld und Mönchengladbach is Germany’s oldest multi-genre theatre, with separate opera, ballet, and drama troupes. The theatre’s ninety-member symphony orchestra (Niederrheinischen Sinfoniker) works under the direction of the Estonian Artistic Director Mihkel Kütson. In addition to its independent concert season, the orchestra participates in opera and ballet performances at the Krefeld and Münchengladbach opera theatres.

14 July 3 PM Kuressaare Cultural Centre

VÕLUHÄÄL

A concert of the winners of the young singers’ vocal competition-festival Võluhääl in collaboration with the NGO Festivo

14 and 15 July 8 PM Kuressaare Castle Opera Hall

EVIL ISLAND

Rein Rannap
PREMIERE
Libretto by Andrus Kivirähk, lyrics by Wimberg, Director Vahur Keller (Theatre NUKU), Designer Jaanus Laagriküll, Video Designer Taavi Varm, choreography Märt Agu. Vocal soloists: Marko Matvere, Tõnis Mägi, Ott Lepland, Lenna Kuurmaa, Andrus Albrecht, Kristel Aaslaid, Markus Teeär. The Chamber Choir Sireen, singers of the Estonian National Male Choir, and band conducted by Rein Rannap, Estonian Festival Orchestra, University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy theatre students, Class of 2019
Conductor Martin Sildos

16 July 2 PM Kuressaare Castle Opera Hall • Children’s gala

SOUND OF MUSIC

Rogers / Hammerstein
CONCERT PERFORMANCE
Hanna-Liina Võsa (soprano), Jüri Lumiste (Theatre Vanemuine), Helen Lepalaan (Estonian National Opera), Heldur Harry Põlda (tenor), Estonian TV Girls’ Choir and Georg Ots Tallinn Music College Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Lauri Sirp

18 July 6 PM Kuressaare Castle Opera Hall

LOHENGRIN

R. Wagner
Theater Krefeld und Mönchengladbach
Conductor Mihkel Kütson
In collaboration with Theatre Vanemuine

19 July 8 PM Kuressaare Castle Opera Hall

GIANNI SCHICCHI

P. Mascagni / G. Puccini
Theater Krefeld und Mönchengladbach
Conductor Mihkel Kütson

20 July at 8 p.m. Kuressaare Castle Opera Hall

CARMINA BURANA

C. Orff
The mixed chorus and symphony orchestra of the Theater Krefeld und Mönchengladbach, Saaremaa Boys’ Choir (conductors Tiina Oks, Veikko Lehto)
Soloists: Sophie Witte (soprano), Rafael Bruck (baritone), Frank Valentin (tenor)
Conductor Mihkel Kütson

CARMEN LOVES JAZZ

Bizet / Aimla
Music by Georges Bizet, arrangements by Siim Aimla, Director-Choreographer Marina Kesler (Estonian National Ballet), Artist Madis Nurms. Cast: Carmen – Sofia Rubina-Hunter and Marika Muiste (Estonian National Ballet), José – René Soom (Estonian National Opera) and Evgeny Grib (Estonian National Ballet), Escamillo – Kristjan Kasearu and Anatole Arkhangelsky (Estonian National Ballet), Estonian Dream Big Band – Estonian Dream Big Band