The Knight of the Rose

Der Rosenkavalier by Richard Strauss as a feast for the senses:
With an ideal ensemble and entirely in Strauss’ spirit, one experiences his sparkling comedy about time, love, and transience, with a fine sense for the moment and a generous dose of humor.
Sparkling Viennese charm, deeply felt melancholy, opulent music, and a touch of nostalgia make this opera an unforgettable experience.
A masterful blend of comedy and emotion resounds in its original chamber version in the atmospheric crypt of St. Peter’s Church.
Established as Austria’s smallest opera house, the performances in the KRYPTA captivate through their immediacy, high quality, and the unusual venue. Located deep beneath Vienna’s St. Peter’s Church, the intimate hall offers a personal experience that resonates long afterward.
In every season, the KRYPTA is pleasantly tempered.

Program and cast

Field Marshal Princess Werdenberg - Katharina Jing An Gebauer
Baron Ochs of Lerchenau - Ivaylo Guberov
Octavian - Viktoria McConnell
Mr. von Faninal - Florian Pejrimovsky
Sophie - Alice Waginger
Miss Marianne Leitmetzerin - Voice Katharina J. A. Gebauer/D. Stanglmayr
Valzacchi - Paul Skalicki
Singer & Innkeeper - Hans-Jörg Gaugelhofer
Annina - Alexandra Aidonopoulou
Notary - Wolfgang Fritzsche
Children’s Choir In höchsten Tönen! - Dir. Katharina J. A. Gebauer
Musical Direction/Piano - Wolfgang Fritzsche
Cello - Ursula Hielscher
Production/Lighting - Dorothee Stanglmayr