The entire ensemble of this performance is absolutely homogeneous, which has to be a must with this opera. In addition to the great vocal performances, there is an enormous playfulness that is second to none. Just like Junbum Lee as Basilio, the ravishingly queer Master of Ceremony in this labyrinthine Wedding studio is sensational. Sebastian Ellrich's pink-tinted stage is as perfect a fit as Sandra Münchow's beautifully crafted costumes. This perfect coordination with the director, who is now in fact conjuring up a fantastic day on stage, ensures that the over-the-top comedy doesn't turn into slapstick
It's a really great evening at the opera! ... Joshua Kohl is a vocally sovereign partner of the Mainguené. ... Under conductor Ektoras Tartanis, the colors change perfectly into one another. Directed by Peter Carp, perfectly synchronized with the actions on stage or vice versa , the actions have been set to the music. The Freiburg theater awaits ... with a complete and well-rounded opera experience.
The best and most typical contribution of its creator. Now Jules Massenet's Opéra-comique had its premiere at the Freiburg Theater - which was only half full due to the pandemic. The first major music theater company at the house since Corona. It may even have been a Freiburg premiere – nothing to the contrary could be ascertained. It was staged by the director. "Director Peter Carp focuses on the relationship between Manon and Des Grieux," the program booklet faithfully announces. "What else?", one tends to politely comment on this project.