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What to do and see in Germany, Germany: The Best Operas
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1. Allee Theater
2. Marionettenoper Lindau
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
Unsere Philosophie: "Lebendiger als in der großen Oper" - Dieser Eintrag im Gästebuch bringt die Philosophie der Lindauer Marionettenoper auf einen Punkt. Wenn die Zuschauer vergessen, dass auf der Bühne "nur" Marionetten agieren, haben die Puppenspieler der Marionettenoper ihr Ziel erreicht. Erst wenn man glaubt, die Puppen atmen zu hören, in ihren Gesichtern Freude oder Traurigkeit, Glück oder Schmerz entdeckt, ist das Bewegungsspiel vollkommen. Den menschlichen Vorbildern möglichst nahe zu kommen, ist der Kern der Philosophie der Marionettenoper. Geschichte: Die Lindauer Marionettenoper wurde im Jahr 2000 von Bernhard Leismüller gegründet. Etwa 500 Marionetten hat Bernhard Leismüller inzwischen gebaut. Über 200.000 Zuschauer waren seither zu Gast. Das Ensemble zählt mittlerweile 14 Puppenspieler. Insgesamt arbeiten mehr als 20 Personen für die Marionettenoper. Sogar einen Förderverein gibt es. Die "Freunde der Lindauer Marionettenoper" sind auf über 200 Mitglieder angewachsen.
3. Bayerische Staatsoper
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 572 reviews
The best place in the city to view opera and ballet, although it can be a tough ticket.
Reviewed By JeffreyF_11 - Ilkeston, United Kingdom
We found the on-line booking process quite easy from the UK & there was no-problem with the self-printed tickets. The instructions said to carry ID as well as the ticket, but this was not requested at the door. For the Sunday morning (11am) orchestral concert we were in the 3rd of the 4 balconies. The view was slightly restricted, but we moved, without problem along the row to more central seats at the interval. We noticed that – even on a Sunday morning – most men wore jackets & women smart clothes. There were no jeans in sight. The Bavarian State Symphony Orchestra was excellent, as one would expect. They were spread out over the (covered) orchestra pit & stage area. What we noticed most were the pin point acoustics. Even up ‘in the gods’ we could hear even the quietest notes very clearly from all parts of the stage. Thoroughly recommended for a concert.
4. Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By mhJ9676OE
Saw 3 operas and had a backstage tour. Interesting opera experience and amazing collection of costumes. Staff very helpful and interval refreshment efficiently organised
5. Neukoellner Oper
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
6. Old Opera House (Alte Oper)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,167 reviews
Destroyed by Allied bombing in 1944, Frankfurt's beautifully reconstructed opera house was reopened in 1981. It's now a major venue for concerts and operas.
Reviewed By bsandrs - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
The old Opera House was basically destroyed during the war, but has risen Phoenix like with a superb warm and great sounding interior. Very close to our hotel, a free evening for us in the City coincided with an excellent concert by the Frankfurt Radio Orchestra, which was an unexpected musical treat for us. The quality of the orchestra and soloist could not be faulted and we would certainly visit again.
7. Festspielhaus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 273 reviews
Reviewed By U211HOricharda - Marietta, United States
To be in the auditorium so rich in history is an unparalleled joy for any Wagner lover. The audience sits in a dreamy trance for hours sweltering and never uttering a sound or movement least it bring attention to you. Once when I coughed I was given a backward glance of disapproval. It really surprised me the large amount of formal attire but everyone was very nice in the theatre, attendees and staff. One day when I was there not attending a performance but walking the grounds observed they keep ushers posted at every entrance around the theatre whose job it is stand during each act making sure no one enters the theatre during a performance. They stand in the heat guarding the doors. It's really fascinating all the traditions of the theatre. Looking forward to returning this summer.
8. Semper Opera House (Semperoper)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,861 reviews
Restored to its former magnificence after its destruction in the 1945 bombing of Dresden, this elaborate, High Renaissance style opera house presents opera, ballet and jazz performances, and is worth a visit if only to marvel at its ornate interior.
Reviewed By 476jael - Long Island, United States
During our train travel through Germany, we visited Dresden, and joined a guided tour of this opera house with our pre-purchased tour tickets. We went to the Theater Square about 15 minutes early to admire the panoramic views of the opera house, Konig Johann Denkmal (King Johann Monument), Zwinger and other beautiful buildings surrounding the square. Then, we went to the opera house entrance. At the tour time, a guide from the opera house came out, and called us in. Once inside, we were led to the coat check-in counter where we checked our bags. Then, we toured various halls and chambers. Near the end of the tour, we were seated at an upper level area of the opera house to enjoy the view of the stage and seating areas. The interior of the opera house reminded us of Vienna State Opera House, although the two opera houses had subtle diffences. Our visit to Semeroper at this time was especially memorable to us, because we had visited Poet Henrich Heine’s birth house in Dusseldorf and Wartburg Castle in Eisenach before arriving at Dresden. Why were these prior visits relevant? It’s because; (1) Richard Wagner staged his masterpieces “Der fliegende Holländer” and “Tannhäuser” in this opera house (Sempreoper’s predecessor:C ourt Theatre). (2) Wagner composed these operas inspired by Henrich Heine’s poems “Der fliegende Holländer” & “Tannhäuser”. (3) Wartburg Castle in Eisenach was the backdrop of Heine’s & Wagner’s “Tannhäuser”. Semperoper tour is highly recommended.
9. Opera Frankfurt
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 303 reviews
Reviewed By Moonamuslim
The Alte Oper at Opernplatz in Frankfurt am Main is a concert and event house. All kinds of events take place (see their homepage for actaul events) However, in addition to the events inside, a beautiful building from the outside. Many nice little cafes on the Opera Square invite you for coffee or tea. Easy to go there, in the middle of the city. Just enjoy the sun in summer and have a drink. The building also looks very beautiful in the evening when it is illuminated. Definitely one of the few buildings in Frankfurt that is definitely worth it! The European Central Bank is very close, and the banks of the Main are also not far away
10. Opernhaus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By periandro - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
The Leipzig Operahouse is a nice building especially at night with all the lights on. It stands in Augustusplatz and its style can be deemed to be in line with the modern architecture, though the inclusion of some neoclassical elements is in fact remarkable. The main façade, though somehow sober, is quite attractive, especially the porticos with their balustrade and the windows having a quadrilateral shape, specifically that of a rectangle in a vertical position with the sides much longer than the top and the bottom lines. The structure inside reveals an undeniable good taste conception. Albeit there isn’t a great deal of decorative elements and despite the fact that therefore most of walls are denuded from any pictures, the small number of such elements such as the lamps and the staircase balustrade are of such a fine design that one doesn’t feel that any other elements are really necessary. The metal part of the wall lamps and of those hanging from the ceiling at the staircase is gilded in harmony with the windows frames and the relevant parts of the balustrade thus making a beautiful ensemble. The concert hall is large and has an excellent acoustics. The lamps again in the said hall, having a round shape formed by the manifold bulbs they consist of thus adequately placed to give the lamps the shape concerned, are very nice and original. The undersigned attended in that theatre the scenic interpretation of the Opera “Turandot” by Giacomo Puccini on December 17th 2017. The performance was spectacular as well as the scenery. All the singers acted and sung marvelously well and thanks to the characteristics of the theatre stage the plot could be represented with much grandiosity thus showing an evident sample of inspiration and taste, though not much respecting the composer’s conception of the place where the piece scene is laid. The relevant version of the Opera anyway makes the plot take place elsewhere than in China, concretely in a futurist science fiction world in which the general human nature of the tale is outstanding. At any rate, different from what Puccini concocted as regards other operas (La Bohème, Mme. Butterfly, etc.), which he embedded every one of them in the appropriate atmosphere, as far as Turandot is concerned he didn’t really care much about that question. By and large, the Operahouse is a very interesting building from all viewpoints. It should therefore be visited and besides it’s by all means recommendable to attend the interpretation of an opera on its stage.
