Hannu Lintu Inaugural Series: Zarathustra and Bluebeard’s Castle
Song of the Night Wanderer
Fri / 24 Jul 26 / 7.30pm
Esplanade Concert Hall
$100, $75, $55, $40, $30, $15
2 hrs (including 20 mins intermission)
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Synopsis
Continuing Hannu Lintu’s inaugural concert series, this programme explores the expressive breadth of orchestral and operatic storytelling. Richard Strauss’s Thus Spoke Zarathustra opens with an incandescent sunrise, a symphonic reflection on humanity, purpose, and destiny. From the light of knowledge, we descend into shadow with Bartók’s Bluebeard’s Castle, a chilling tale of curiosity, desire, and doom, brought to life through the supernatural textures of his one-act opera.
Award-winning Chinese bass-baritone Shenyang (沈洋, BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2007) and English mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnston (Royal Philharmonic Society Singer of the Year 2021) take on the roles of Duke Bluebeard and the ill-fated Judith, drawing audiences into their dark, suspenseful story.
Seven great doors shut tight, and none shall see what is behind them. Do you dare open one?
Featuring
Singapore Symphony Orchestra / Hannu Lintu, conductor / Shenyang, bass-baritone (Bluebeard)* / Jennifer Johnston, mezzo-soprano (Judith)* / Gabriel Chan, lighting designer / Michael Huang, surtitlesProgramme
| R. Strauss | Also sprach Zarathustra |
|---|---|
| - Intermission - | |
| Bartók | Duke Bluebeard’s Castle* |
Tickets
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- This concert is recommended for ages 7 and above.
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