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The Nose, op. 15, Shostakovich
D: Herbert Fritsch
C: Clemens Heil
One is drawn into a sound experience by many surprising influences from various musical styles.

Herbert Fritsch , known for his colorful and extremely lively productions, makes all the actors appear like puppets in constant motion and demands everything from the singers. There is hardly a moment when there aren't exaggerated gestures and constant jumping, twitching and grimacing. Everything looks extremely abstract. This may have some entertainment value, but over time it just becomes too much.

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30 November 2021opernmagazin.deMarco Stücklin
One is drawn into a sound experience by many surprising influences from various musical styles.

Herbert Fritsch , known for his colorful and extremely lively productions, makes all the actors appear like puppets in constant motion and demands everything from the singers. There is hardly a moment when there aren't exaggerated gestures and constant jumping, twitching and grimacing. Everything looks extremely abstract. This may have some entertainment value, but over time it just becomes too much.

read more
30 November 2021opernmagazin.deMarco Stücklin