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5 times 'Yes' for smashing combo of dance and opera in Sasha Waltz' Orfeo

Days after the grand scenic world premiere of Schoenberg's Gurre-Lieder, De Nationale Opera once again comes up with a more than remarkable production of international stature. Everything and everyone dances and sings.
(1) So you think you can dance?
Sure. The modern opera singer(s) is used to some things. Simply stepping forward and singing your aria was outdated decades ago. And since stage and film directors made their entrance into opera direction, sometimes almost impossible demands are made on the ...

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Henri Drost

Henri Drost (1970) studied Dutch and American Studies in Utrecht. Sold CDs and books for years, then became a communications consultant. Writes for among others GPD magazines, Metro, LOS!, De Roskam, 8weekly, Mania, hetiskoers and Cultureel Persbureau/De Dodo about everything, but if possible about music (theatre) and sports. Other specialisms: figures, the United States and healthcare. Listens to Waits and Webern, Wagner and Dylan and pretty much everything in between.View Author posts

Days after the grand scenic world premiere of Schoenberg's Gurre-Lieder, De Nationale Opera once again comes up with a more than remarkable production of international stature. Everything and everyone dances and sings.
(1) So you think you can dance?
Sure. The modern opera singer(s) is used to some things. Simply stepping forward and singing your aria was outdated decades ago. And since stage and film directors made their entrance into opera direction, sometimes almost impossible demands are made on the ...

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