Charles Gounod: Faust @ Bavarian State Opera, Munich

A grand, emotionally charged opera that unfolds slowly, blending dark tragedy with moments of romantic beauty and demanding full attention.

Directed by

Lotte de Beer

Genres

Music, History

Starring

Jonathan Tetelman, Kyle Ketelsen, Olga Kulchynska

Overview

Gounod's Faust at the Bavarian State Opera: Jonathan Tetelman plays Faust, the scholar who makes a pact with Mephistopheles (Kyle Ketelsen) before seducing Marguerite (Olga Kulchynska). The unfortunate woman descends into madness but ultimately achieves redemption. Lotte de Beer directs this production, which marks Nathalie Stutzmann's debut in Munich as conductor.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, romantic and earnest. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Obsession, redemption, madness, faith

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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