David & Jonathas

In the organizer's words:

French baroque opera by Marc-Antoine Charpentier

The new production of Charpentier's opera DAVID ET JONATHAS (1688) combines baroque tonal language with a contemporary abstract world of images and characters: Jonathas and David are friends, although David appears to be an opponent of Jonathas' father Saul. Jonathas thus finds himself in a conflict between personal attachment and family loyalty - and with him the question arises as to what remains of friendship when political power comes between people.

David - Julian Romanowski, Altus
Jonathas - Caroline Jacob, soprano
Saul - Valentin Seidl, baritone
Necromancer - Judith Elzner, alto
Joadab - Elias Riemenschneider, tenor
Samuel and Achis - Martin Deckelmann, bass-baritone

Vocal ensembles

Soprano - Laura Metzenmacher
Soprano - Miriam Denz
Alto - Judith Elzner
Tenor - Elias Jordan
Bass - N.N.

Baroque orchestra of the early music department

Musical direction: Prof. Stephan Rath
Stage direction and set design: Marie Nandico
Dramaturgy: Marie Charlotte Seidel
Assistant director: Julia Berke
Costume: Katharina Eichner
Technology: Benjamin Henkel
Linguistic support: Elisabeth Sasso-Fruth
Vocal ensemble rehearsals: Gundula Anders

A production of the Department of Early Music (HMT Leipzig) in collaboration with the Departments of Dramaturgy and Classical Singing/Music Theater - in cooperation with the Schaubühne Lindenfels.

Price information:

Tickets at the Schaubühne, online and at all Reservix box offices