Svenja Gottsmann

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Vita

Svenja Gottsmann studied theatre and musicology at the University of Leipzig and music theatre dramaturgy at the Bavarian Theatre Academy August Everding. In addition to dramaturgy and directing internships at the Semperoper Dresden and the Leipzig Opera, she took on her first production dramaturgies during her studies. From 2014/15, she worked as a dramaturge at the Salzburg State Theatre for two seasons and moved to this position at the Vorpommern Theatre in 2016/17. From 2017 to 2022, she was engaged at the Aalto-Theater Essen, where she has worked with directors including Mariame Clément, Tatjana Gürbaca, Sabine Hartmannshenn and Paul-Georg Dittrich. Svenja Gottsmann has been a dramaturge at the Cologne Opera since 2022/23 and has supervised, among others the productions ‘Der Zwerg / Petruschka’ (director: Paul-Georg Dittrich / choreography Richard Siegal), ‘Giulio Cesare in Egitto’ (director: Vincent Boussard), ‘Die lustige Witwe’ (director: Bernd Mottl), ‘Ein Maskenball’ (director: Jan Philipp Gloger) and the world premiere of ‘INES’ by Ondřej Adámek (director: Katharina Schmitt).

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April 2025

06 / 04
Don Giovanni
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sun, 6.00 PM to 9.30 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Introductions 30 minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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15 € - 110 €
25 / 04
Superheldennormalos
Community Opera
Fri, 6.00 PM to 7.15 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 3

World premiere

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27 / 04
Superheldennormalos
Community Opera
Sun, 11.30 AM to 12.45 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 3
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Superheldennormalos
Community Opera
Sun, 3.00 PM to 4.15 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 3
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28 / 04
Superheldennormalos
Community Opera
Mon, 11.30 AM to 12.45 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 3
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29 / 04
Superheldennormalos
Community Opera
Tue, 11.30 AM to 12.45 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 3
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May 2025

03 / 05
Superheldennormalos
Community Opera
Sat, 3.00 PM to 4.15 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 3
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04 / 05
Superheldennormalos
Community Opera
Sun, 11.30 AM to 12.45 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 3
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Superheldennormalos
Community Opera
Sun, 3.00 PM to 4.15 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 3
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11 / 05
Eine Frau von Format
Michael Krasznay-Krausz
Sun, 6.00 PM to 8.45 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Premiere

Introductions 30 minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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20 € - 140 €
16 / 05
Eine Frau von Format
Michael Krasznay-Krausz
Fri, 7.30 PM to 10.15 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Introductions 30 minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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15 € - 110 €
17 / 05
Eine Frau von Format
Michael Krasznay-Krausz
Sat, 7.30 PM to 10.15 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Introductions 30 minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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15 € - 110 €
18 / 05
La Passion de Simone
Kaija Saariaho
Sun, 6.00 PM to 7.20 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 3

Premiere

Introductions 30 minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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35 € - 50 €
19 / 05
La Passion de Simone
Kaija Saariaho
Mon, 7.30 PM to 8.50 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 3

Introductions 30 minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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35 € - 50 €
23 / 05
Eine Frau von Format
Michael Krasznay-Krausz
Fri, 7.30 PM to 10.15 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Introductions 30 minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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15 € - 110 €
25 / 05
Eine Frau von Format
Michael Krasznay-Krausz
Sun, 4.00 PM to 6.45 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Introductions 30 minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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15 € - 110 €
La Passion de Simone
Kaija Saariaho
Sun, 8.00 PM to 9.20 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 3

Introductions 30 minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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35 € - 50 €
27 / 05
Eine Frau von Format
Michael Krasznay-Krausz
Tue, 7.30 PM to 10.15 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Introductions 30 minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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15 € - 95 €
28 / 05
La Passion de Simone
Kaija Saariaho
Wed, 6.00 PM to 7.20 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 3

Introductions 30 minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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35 € - 50 €
29 / 05
Eine Frau von Format
Michael Krasznay-Krausz
Thu, 6.00 PM to 8.45 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Introductions 30 minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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15 € - 110 €
31 / 05
La Passion de Simone
Kaija Saariaho
Sat, 6.00 PM to 7.20 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 3

Introductions 30 minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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35 € - 50 €

June 2025

01 / 06
Eine Frau von Format
Michael Krasznay-Krausz
Sun, 4.00 PM to 6.45 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Einführung 30 Minuten vor Beginn der Veranstaltung in Saal 3 + Nachgespräch.

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15 € - 110 €
04 / 06
Eine Frau von Format
Michael Krasznay-Krausz
Wed, 7.30 PM to 10.15 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Introductions 30 minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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15 € - 95 €

July 2025

05 / 07
Giulio Cesare in Egitto
Georg Friedrich Händel
Sat, 7.00 PM to 10.30 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2
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15 € - 110 €
08 / 07
Giulio Cesare in Egitto
Georg Friedrich Händel
Tue, 7.00 PM to 10.30 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2
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15 € - 95 €
10 / 07
Giulio Cesare in Egitto
Georg Friedrich Händel
Thu, 7.00 PM to 10.30 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2
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15 € - 95 €
12 / 07
Giulio Cesare in Egitto
Georg Friedrich Händel
Sat, 7.00 PM to 10.30 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2
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15 € - 110 €

October 2025

26 / 10
Das Rheingold
Richard Wagner
Sun, 6.00 PM to 8.30 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Premiere

Pre-sale starts on 07 April at 10 am. 

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29 / 10
Das Rheingold
Richard Wagner
Wed, 7.30 PM to 10.00 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Pre-sale starts on 07 April at 10 am. 

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31 / 10
Das Rheingold
Richard Wagner
Fri, 7.30 PM to 10.00 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Pre-sale starts on 07 April at 10 am. 

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November 2025

02 / 11
Das Rheingold
Richard Wagner
Sun, 4.00 PM to 6.30 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Pre-sale starts on 07 April at 10 am. 

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06 / 11
Das Rheingold
Richard Wagner
Thu, 7.30 PM to 10.00 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Pre-sale starts on 07 April at 10 am. 

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08 / 11
Das Rheingold
Richard Wagner
Sat, 7.30 PM to 10.00 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Pre-sale starts on 07 April at 10 am. 

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14 / 11
Das Rheingold
Richard Wagner
Fri, 7.30 PM to 10.00 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Pre-sale starts on 07 April at 10 am. 

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16 / 11
Das Rheingold
Richard Wagner
Sun, 6.00 PM to 8.30 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Pre-sale starts on 07 April at 10 am. 

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23 / 11
Saul
Georg Friedrich Händel
Sun, 6.00 PM to 9.30 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Premiere

Pre-sale starts on 07 April at 10 am. 

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26 / 11
Saul
Georg Friedrich Händel
Wed, 7.00 PM to 10.00 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Pre-sale starts on 07 April at 10 am. 

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29 / 11
Saul
Georg Friedrich Händel
Sat, 7.00 PM to 10.00 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Pre-sale starts on 07 April at 10 am. 

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December 2025

01 / 12
Saul
Georg Friedrich Händel
Mon, 7.00 PM to 10.00 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Pre-sale starts on 07 April at 10 am. 

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03 / 12
Saul
Georg Friedrich Händel
Wed, 7.00 PM to 10.00 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Pre-sale starts on 07 April at 10 am. 

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05 / 12
Saul
Georg Friedrich Händel
Fri, 7.00 PM to 10.00 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Pre-sale starts on 07 April at 10 am. 

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10 / 12
Saul
Georg Friedrich Händel
Wed, 7.00 PM to 10.00 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Pre-sale starts on 07 April at 10 am. 

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12 / 12
Saul
Georg Friedrich Händel
Fri, 7.00 PM to 10.00 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Pre-sale starts on 07 April at 10 am. 

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14 / 12
Saul
Georg Friedrich Händel
Sun, 6.00 PM to 9.00 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Pre-sale starts on 07 April at 10 am. 

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January 2026

24 / 01
Max und Moritz
Eine Cartoon-Oper in sieben Streichen von Gisle Kverndokk
Sat, 11.00 AM to 12.15 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Premiere

Pre-sale starts on 05 November at 10 am. 

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Max und Moritz
Eine Cartoon-Oper in sieben Streichen von Gisle Kverndokk
Sat, 2.00 PM to 3.15 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Pre-sale starts on 05 November at 10 am. 

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March 2026

29 / 03
Die Walküre
Richard Wagner
Sun, 5.00 PM to 9.30 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Premiere

Pre-sale starts on 05 November at 10 am. 

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April 2026

01 / 04
Die Walküre
Richard Wagner
Wed, 6.00 PM to 10.30 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Pre-sale starts on 05 November at 10 am. 

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04 / 04
Die Walküre
Richard Wagner
Sat, 5.00 PM to 9.30 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Pre-sale starts on 05 November at 10 am. 

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06 / 04
Die Walküre
Richard Wagner
Mon, 4.00 PM to 8.30 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Pre-sale starts on 05 November at 10 am. 

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17 / 04
Die Walküre
Richard Wagner
Fri, 6.00 PM to 10.30 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Pre-sale starts on 05 November at 10 am. 

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19 / 04
Die Walküre
Richard Wagner
Sun, 4.00 PM to 8.30 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Pre-sale starts on 05 November at 10 am. 

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22 / 04
Ernani
Giuseppe Verdi
Wed, 7.30 PM to 10.00 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Premiere

Pre-sale starts on 05 November at 10 am. 

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24 / 04
Ernani
Giuseppe Verdi
Fri, 7.30 PM to 10.00 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Pre-sale starts on 05 November at 10 am. 

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26 / 04
Ernani
Giuseppe Verdi
Sun, 6.00 PM to 8.30 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Pre-sale starts on 05 November at 10 am. 

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29 / 04
Ernani
Giuseppe Verdi
Wed, 7.30 PM to 10.00 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Pre-sale starts on 05 November at 10 am. 

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30 / 04
Die Walküre
Richard Wagner
Thu, 6.00 PM to 10.30 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Pre-sale starts on 05 November at 10 am. 

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May 2026

02 / 05
Ernani
Giuseppe Verdi
Sat, 7.30 PM to 10.00 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Pre-sale starts on 05 November at 10 am. 

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03 / 05
Die Walküre
Richard Wagner
Sun, 5.00 PM to 9.30 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 1

Pre-sale starts on 05 November at 10 am. 

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October 2024

05 / 10
Die Schöpfung
Joseph Haydn
Sat, 6.00 PM to 8.10 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Premiere

Introduction 30 Minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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08 / 10
Die Schöpfung
Joseph Haydn
Tue, 7.30 PM to 9.40 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Introduction 30 Minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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12 / 10
Die Schöpfung
Joseph Haydn
Sat, 7.30 PM to 9.40 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Introduction 30 Minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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15 / 10
Die Schöpfung
Joseph Haydn
Tue, 7.30 PM to 9.40 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Introduction 30 Minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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18 / 10
Die Schöpfung
Joseph Haydn
Fri, 7.30 PM to 9.40 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Introduction 30 Minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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20 / 10
Die Schöpfung
Joseph Haydn
Sun, 6.00 PM to 8.10 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Introduction 30 Minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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November 2024

17 / 11
Orlando
Georg Friedrich Händel
Sun, 6.00 PM to 8.45 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Premiere

Introduction 30 Minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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20 / 11
Orlando
Georg Friedrich Händel
Wed, 7.30 PM to 10.15 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Introduction 30 Minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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24 / 11
Orlando
Georg Friedrich Händel
Sun, 6.00 PM to 8.45 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Introduction 30 Minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3 + follow-up discussion.

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26 / 11
Orlando
Georg Friedrich Händel
Tue, 7.30 PM to 10.15 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Introduction 30 Minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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28 / 11
Orlando
Georg Friedrich Händel
Thu, 7.30 PM to 10.15 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Introduction 30 Minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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30 / 11
Orlando
Georg Friedrich Händel
Sat, 7.30 PM to 10.15 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Introduction 30 Minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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December 2024

04 / 12
Orlando
Georg Friedrich Händel
Wed, 7.30 PM to 10.15 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Introduction 30 Minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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06 / 12
Orlando
Georg Friedrich Händel
Fri, 7.30 PM to 10.15 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Introduction 30 Minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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08 / 12
Orlando
Georg Friedrich Händel
Sun, 4.00 PM to 6.45 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2
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12 / 12
Orlando
Georg Friedrich Händel
Thu, 7.30 PM to 10.00 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Introduction 30 Minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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March 2025

09 / 03
Don Giovanni
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sun, 6.00 PM to 9.30 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Premiere

Introductions 30 minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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12 / 03
Don Giovanni
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wed, 7.30 PM to 11.00 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Please note the effects of the warning strike

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14 / 03
Don Giovanni
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Fri, 7.30 PM to 11.00 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Introductions 30 minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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16 / 03
Don Giovanni
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sun, 6.00 PM to 9.30 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Introductions 30 minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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20 / 03
Don Giovanni
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Thu, 7.30 PM to 11.00 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

OPERNTAG

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22 / 03
Don Giovanni
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sat, 7.30 PM to 11.00 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Introductions 30 minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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26 / 03
Don Giovanni
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wed, 7.30 PM to 11.00 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Introductions 30 minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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28 / 03
Don Giovanni
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Fri, 7.30 PM to 11.00 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Introductions 30 minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3.

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30 / 03
Don Giovanni
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sun, 4.00 PM to 7.30 PM, StaatenHaus Saal 2

Introduction 30 Minutes before the start of the performance in Saal 3 + follow-up discussion.

More info and cast