Overview
A taut and gripping thriller, Bartók’s one-act opera follows Duke Bluebeard and his newest wife Judith as she opens the seven doors of his castle and discovers increasingly disturbing sights. Opera stars Christian Van Horn and Ekaterina Gubanova bring to life these ill-fated characters. Juxtaposed with this macabre folktale is Beethoven’s joyful Second Symphony.
Sung in Hungarian with English supertitles.
Bluebeard’s Castle by arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes, publisher and copyright owner.
Three reasons why you should get your tickets today
- Acclaimed conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen: Known for his innovative interpretations and dynamic style, “Salonen is, at his core, simply an excellent conductor” (The New York Times).
- World-class singers: In 2018, Christian Van Horn joined an elite group as the third ever bass-baritone to win the coveted Richard Tucker Award. Ekaterina Gubanova’s “gleaming mezzo-soprano carries thanks to its clarity, and its fiery quality lends fascinating color to all of her singing” (New York Classical Review).
- Rare performance of Bluebeard’s Castle: Bartók’s Bluebeard’s Castle is a rarely performed masterpiece, and this season offers a unique opportunity to experience this haunting one-act opera live. The opera’s rich, atmospheric score and psychological depth make it a thrilling addition to the concert repertoire.
