Overview:
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.
Cast Of - Der Zwerg
Crew Members
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
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Kristina Häger Companion
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