Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen (2022)
The Snow Queen is Hans Abrahamsen's first opera, composed to a self-penned libretto, based on Hans Christian Andersen's eponymous fairy tale. Following an in-depth study of the topic of snow and a life-long obsession with Andersen's fairy tales, Abrahamsen composed the opera between 2014 and 2018. Hans Abrahamsen's music, with it's smooth transitions and subtly modified repeats, lends the lyrics both depth and lightness. He is keen to point out the range of avenues for interpretation available. " It's possible to read the fairy tale in a variety of ways. It contains many mysteries which are open to numerous interpretations." Accompanying Barbara Hannigan is a top-class ensemble of singers, including Peter Rose, Katarinya Dalayman and Rachael Wilson. Cornelius Meister is the musical director, currently general music director at the Staatsoper Stuttgart.
Cast
- Barbara Hannigan - Gerda
- Rachael Wilson - Kay
- Katarina Dalayman - Grandmother / Old Lady / Finn Woman
- Peter Rose - Snow Queen / Reindeer / Clock
- Caroline Wettergreen - Princess
- Dean Power - Prince
- Kevin Conners - Forest Crow
- Owen Willetts - Castle Crow
Themes
Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias
Keywords
opera, drama
Trailer
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- What is Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen about?
- The Snow Queen is Hans Abrahamsen's first opera, composed to a self-penned libretto, based on Hans Christian Andersen's eponymous fairy tale. Following an in-depth study of the topic of snow and a life-long obsession with Andersen's fairy tales, Abrahamsen composed the opera between 2014 and 2018. Hans Abrahamsen's music, with it's smooth transitions and subtly modified repeats, lends the lyrics both depth and lightness. He is keen to point out the range of avenues for interpretation available. " It's possible to read the fairy tale in a variety of ways. It contains many mysteries which are open to numerous interpretations." Accompanying Barbara Hannigan is a top-class ensemble of singers, including Peter Rose, Katarinya Dalayman and Rachael Wilson. Cornelius Meister is the musical director, currently general music director at the Staatsoper Stuttgart.
- Who stars in Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen?
- Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen stars Barbara Hannigan, Rachael Wilson, Katarina Dalayman, Peter Rose, Caroline Wettergreen, Dean Power.
- How long is Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen?
- Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen?
- Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen is a Music film.
- Where was Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen produced?
- Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen?
- The themes of Abrahamsen: The Snow Queen include: Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias.