See The Merry Widow 2.0 in Grieghallen 26th March - 1st April 2022! Romantic confusion and caustic satire are but two of the ingredients when the cities of Bergen and Copenhagen unite in a brand new version of Lehár’s legendary operetta.
Carmen is one of the most performed operas in the world, but what happened after her brutal murder? Bergen National Opera’s new film ‘Obsession in isolation’ is a murder mystery set for our times. See the trailer here!
Bergen National Opera is delighted to present an Easter performance especially recorded along with Edvard Grieg Kor and singers who were part of our La clemenza di Tito, which Covid-19 forced us to cancel in March 2020. Our soloist Elisabeth Teige is one of the most sought after young dramatic sopranos in Scandinavia. We also welcome children from EGK's talent programme.
Soprano Beate Mordal sings Servilia's aria "S'altro che lagrime" from the opera "La clemenza di Tito" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). With Ivar Anton Waagaard on piano.
Beate Mordal sings the role of Servilia in Bergen National Opera's new production of La clemenza di Tito sprimg 2020. (Update: This production was due to the Covid 19-situation postponed to spring 2021, where Mordal sung the role as Vitellia.)
Recorded in Østre Aker Church (2019).
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Catriona Morison, Cardiff Singer of the World 2017 competition winner, makes her Scandinavian debut as Charlotte.
Werther's music counts as some of the most gorgeously romantic ever written. Here you can see the live recording from 22 March 2019, with Edgaras Montvidas and Catriona Morison as Werther and Charlotte.
"Pure pleasure" - Klassisk Musikk
"Warmly recommended" - Bergensavisen
"An elegant and floating production" - Bergens Tidende
"En ren nytelse" - Klassisk Musikk
"Anbefales på det varmeste" - BA
"En elegant, flytende tolkning" - BT
"Pourquoi me réveiller" is a famous aria from the opera Werther by Jules Massenet, which you can see in a new production by Bergen National Opera between the 16th and 22nd March 2019.
Hear the beautiful and demanding coloratura aria performed by Vuvu Mpofu, at Bergen National Opera's new production of Candide.
The Broadway operetta Candide is, alongside West Side Story the most famous works of Leonard Bernstein.
"Elisabeth Teige's sensational voice and stage presence dominate the opera" - Opera Now
Latonia Moore sings Ave Maria from Otello by Verdi - Bergen National Opera (2017), with Edward Gardner and the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra.
The struggle between love and duty lies at the heart of this fascinating opera. With a chorus of nearly 200 singers, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and fantastic soloists, this is "Grand opéra" at its finest.
"Oh how many times do I weep and beg heaven for you"
Soprano Kristina Mkhitaryan sings the famous aria "O quante volte" in Bergen National Opera's new production of Bellini's opera I Capuleti e i Montecchi (2016).
Ever wondered how an opera is made? Follow the preparations for Rossini's Il turco in Italia, where costumes and props are created, whilst singers prepare for stage.
"Takes your breath away" - Bachtrack
Laura Claycomb sings the Queen of Shemakha's beautiful aria Hymn to the Sun, from Rimsky-Korsakov's The Golden Cockerel. New production by Bergen National Opera.