Description
Experience the gripping drama of Bedřich Smetana’s Dalibor, a powerful Czech opera that weaves themes of revenge, love, and fate. Set against a backdrop of medieval intrigue, Dalibor follows its titular tragic hero as he faces a desperate struggle for redemption. With sweeping orchestral music and unforgettable arias, Dalibor captivates with its emotional depth and stirring melodies. Director Jean-Romain Vesperini (Henri VIII) returns to Bard SummerScape to helm this first fully staged American production of a rarely heard masterpiece.
Botstein, and his annual opera production at Bard, seem more invaluable by the year. —The New York Times
Sung in Czech with English supertitles.
July 25 – August 3
Details
Program
Bedřich Smetana (1824–1884)
Dalibor (1867)
Artists
Libretto by Josef Wenzig, Czech translation by Ervín Špindler
Directed by Jean-Romain Vesperini
Conducted by Leon Botstein
American Symphony Orchestra
Artwork by Bruno de Lavenère