Die Weiden

About

Die Weiden is an opera by Johannes Maria Staud with a libretto by Durs Grünbein. The Vienna State Opera production was staged by Andrea Moses and conducted by Graeme Jenkins. The staging traces a journey into the heart of darkness along a river, focusing on nature and the abysses of society. The production’s visual world is documented by photographs from Michael Pöhn, which convey a dark and atmospheric mood. The cast features notable soloists including Rachel Frenkel and Tomasz Konieczny in leading roles.