Rusalka / Song to the Moon
Soprano Malin Byström sings the supremely romantic aria 'Song to the moon' – one of the highlights in Dvořák’s opera Rusalka.
Videos
Rusalka / Trailer
18. mars 2023 har Rusalka sin etterlengtede premiere i Grieghallen!
The Magic Flute / Trailer
The Magic Flute by Mozart is one of the most loved operas worldwide. This production by Simon McBurney received rave reviews at the Dutch National Opera in Amsterdam, Aix-en-Provence-festival, the English National Opera in London and at Bergen National Opera. All performances in Bergen were sold out in November 2022.
The Merry Widow 2.0 / trailer
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 - trailer
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!
Easter Hymn from Cavalleria rusticana
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.
La clemenza di Tito: S'altro che lagrime
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).
Copyright @ Beate Mordal
Werther: Va! Laisse couler mes larmes
Catriona Morison, Cardiff Singer of the World 2017 competition winner, makes her Scandinavian debut as Charlotte.
Werther by Massenet
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
Se videoklipp fra Werther
"En ren nytelse" - Klassisk Musikk
"Anbefales på det varmeste" - BA
"En elegant, flytende tolkning" - BT
Pourquoi me réveiller - Edgaras Montvidas
"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.
Glitter and be gay - Vuvu Mpofu
Hear the beautiful and demanding coloratura aria performed by Vuvu Mpofu, at Bergen National Opera's new production of Candide.
Candide - Excerpts from the operetta
The Broadway operetta Candide is, alongside West Side Story the most famous works of Leonard Bernstein.
Elisabeth Teige sings Senta's ballad from The Flying Dutchman by Wagner
"Elisabeth Teige's sensational voice and stage presence dominate the opera" - Opera Now
Ave Maria - Latonia Moore as Desdemona in Verdi's Otello
Latonia Moore sings Ave Maria from Otello by Verdi - Bergen National Opera (2017), with Edward Gardner and the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra.
Ritorna vincitor! from Aida
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.
O Quante Volte - Kristina Mkhitaryan
"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).
Behind the scenes: Il turco in Italia
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.
Sylvia Schwartz sings Non ve piacer perfetto se nol procura from Il turco in Italia by Rossini
"Takes your breath away" - Bachtrack
Hymn to the Sun / Laura Claycomb
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.