OPERA IN THE QUARRY 9 July – 23 August 2025
The Flying Dutchman
The Flying Dutchman
brief information
The Opera in the Quarry in St. Margarethen, Austria, is one of the most spectacular open-air theatres in Europe and once again promises audiences musical-dramatic goosebumps for the ears, eyes and soul this summer – for musical theatre newcomers and the curious as well as for long-time Wagner enthusiasts:
2025 will be presenting a Wagner opera for the first time at the Opera in the Quarry with ‘The Flying Dutchman’. From 9 July – 23 August 2025, the historic quarry will be transformed into a dramatic stage for Richard Wagner’s spooky romantic seafaring drama.
Director Philipp M. Krenn, set designer Momme Hinrichs and conductor Patrick Lange, together with an international ensemble, will bring Wagner’s music and myth to the stage in a thrilling production: The quarry is transformed into a rugged Norwegian coastal landscape with stormy seas, rugged cliffs and a ghostly ship that only docks every seven years – full of hope for redemption through love.
Momme Hinrichs, co-founder of the acclaimed artist duo fettFilm, creates a visual synthesis of the arts with projections, changeable spaces and powerful imagery.
Philipp M. Krenn’s direction combines Wagner’s great themes – power, rage, despair, longing and romance – to create gripping musical theatre that not only touches but also surprises.
Patrick Lange, a profound Wagner expert, will provide a musical treat as he and the PIEDRA Festival Orchestra interpret Wagner’s multi-layered score with expression, energy and depth.
The ensemble-cast is also high-calibre: Elisabeth Teige, Johanni van Oostrum and Johanna Will take on the role of Senta. George Gagnidze, James Rutherford and Tommi Hakala are on stage as the Dutchman. Other roles are played by renowned voices such as Liang Li, Jens Erik Aasbø, AJ Glueckert, Dominick Chenes, Roxana Constantinescu, Lora Grigorieva, Jinxu Xiahou and Brian Michael Moore.
Accompanied by the Vienna Philharmonia Chorus and a highly qualified orchestra, the result is an evening of musical theatre that will leave a lasting impression.
A monumental work, a breathtaking backdrop, an outstanding ensemble – ‘The Flying Dutchman’ at the opera in the St. Margarethen quarry promises two and a half hours of gripping musical theatre, an experience not to be missed. Or to put it in the words of artistic director Daniel Serafin: ‘Set sail with us in 2025 and let yourself be inspired by the fresh winds of the “Dutchman”.’
Premiere is on 09 July 2025
The Opera in the Quarry has been delighting audiences with great opera performances every summer since 1996. The open-air stage in St. Margarethen in Burgenland (65 km south-east of Vienna) is nestled in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Lake Neusiedl. With the quality standard of offering popular and high-quality opera productions, the opera in the St. Margarethen quarry attracts an enthusiastic audience as well as international opera stars and music greats. The quarry in St. Margarethen is one of the most spectacular and beautiful open-air stages in Europe.
Thanks to its acoustics and impressive atmosphere, this natural, 7000 m² open-air concert hall provides an unforgettable concert experience.
DATES & INFORMATION
Main stage, St. Margarethen Quarry
Premiere: 9 July 2025, 20:00
Further dates:
10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 31 July 2025
1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23 August 2025
Start July: 8.30 pm, admission from 6.30 pm
Start August: 8.00 pm, admission from 6.00 pm
TICKET ORDERS
Ticket office pan.event
T: +43 2682 65065
E: tickets@panevent.at
All information at www.operimsteinbruch.at
DIRECTOR: Philipp M. Krenn
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Patrick Lange
STAGE DESIGN: Momme Hinrichs
COSTUME: Eva Dessecker
VIDEO: Roland Horvath
LIGHTING: Michael Grundner
SOUND DESIGN: Volker Werner
LIVE ACTION DIRECTOR: Ran Arthur Brown
DUTCHMAN: George Gagnidze / James Rutherford / Tommi Hakala
SENTA: Elisabeth Teige / Johanni van Oostrum / Johanna Will
DALAND: Liang Li / Jens-Erik Aasbø
ERIK: AJ Glueckert / Dominik Chenes / Nenad Čiča
MARY: Roxana Constantinescu
DALAND’s HELMSMAN: Jinxu Xiahou / Brian Michael Moore
PIEDRA FESTIVALORCHESTER
PHILHARMONIA CHOR WIEN (rehearsal: Walter Zeh)
Opera in the Quarry on youtube
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