Opera hit in Cottbus: The clever Füchlein inspires the audience!

Opera hit in Cottbus: The clever Füchlein inspires the audience!

Cottbus, Deutschland - The Opera * The Smart Füchslein * by Leoš Janáček delights the audience in Cottbus with a fascinating staging based on a story of Rudolf Těsnohlídek. This story tells of the young Füchlein Schraukopf, which is captured by the forester and then onto a chicken revolution by waking up the courage in the animals. In the end she flees, a family is based on the side of another fox and experiences the ruthless end through a poacher. As Theaterkompass , the opera impressively shows the dream of reconciliation between the human and wildlife.

staged by Armin Petras, who makes his debut in Cottbus, inspires the performance under the musical direction of Johannes Zurl. The stage design designs Natascha von Steiger, while Patricia Talacko is responsible for the costumes. The team is supported by a creative lighting design by Norman Plathe-Narr and video work by Maria Tomoiagǎ and Nico Delpy. The dramaturgy is in the hands of Julia Spinola, while the movement work is coming from Nico Delpy.

A look at the occupation

The occupation ensures a varied experience. Andreas Jäpel plays the forester, while Antje Bornemeier and Gesine Forberger take on the role of Ms. Försterin. The schoolmaster is embodied by Dirk Kleinke and the pastor of Ulrich Schneider. The animal cast is also remarkable: Anne Martha Schuitemaker enthusiastically enthusiastically as a Füchlein Schraukopf, accompanied by Rahel Brede as a fox and a children's choir that represents the fox children. Further roles are occupied with Jens Klaus Wilde as Dachshund and Alexander Trauth as a badger. This colorful mix promises a festival for the senses.

The musical implementation of Janáček's work is also impressive. In a critical new edition, which was published by Jiří Zahrádka, small changes from Prague production are incorporated. This new edition is based on the Brünner premiere version of 1924 and includes scorer, orchestra material and more -as the Universal Edition explained.

reproductions and depth of action

The next performance will take place on July 2, 2025 in the large house, followed by further performances on July 11th and a return in September. Janáček's work should not only entertain, but also stimulates thinking about the cycle of life and the complex relationship between humans and animals. These topics are particularly visible through the sensitive music and the impressive direction that links the connection to nature with cultural aspects, especially visible - State Opera Berlin .

With a fascinating musical and scenic implementation, * The clever foxnone * The dreams and realities that shape both human and animal world shape. A visit is definitely recommended!