Silbersee

Severin's loot is nothing but a pineapple, Olim discovers. He exonerates Severin and reveals himself as his benefactor after winning a jackpot of money. Severin, who has remained ignorant of the identity of the man who shot him, continues to seek revenge. Even though he is bathed in luxury and excess in Olim's new castle, he cannot forget that the sweet aroma of the pineapple – his dream of paradise – was once denied him.The idiosyncratic theatre maker Ersan Mondtag, who made his opera debut at Opera Ballet Vlaanderen with the acclaimed Der Schmied von Gent (Franz Schreker), here offers a contemporary take on Der Silbersee. We are immersed in a dystopian society in 2033, which is in the grip of social inequality, censorship and polarization. As a hybrid production, between theatre and opera, Der Silbersee brings together an exquisite cast of singers and actors including Benny Claessens and Marjan De Schutter, who recently starred in the TV series Albatros.

Coproduction Opera Ballet Vlaanderen and Opéra national de Lorraine.

Photo credits: Annemie Augustijns