Candide in Münster

The Sinfonieorchester Münster (Germany) and the Opernchor des Theaters Münster are presenting twelve performances of Candide in concert. Conducted by Stefan Veselka, with choral direction by Inna Batyuk and Boris Cepeda, this production features live videos created by Robert Nippoldt, with dramaturgy by Ronny Scholz.

Featured are Garrie Davislim as Candide and Marielle Murphy as Cunegonde. Dr. Pangloss is performed by Gregor Dalai, and Jonas Böhm is Maximillian; Kathrin Filip is Paquette; and Nana Zeidziguri sings the role of the Old Lady. Thomas Peters is the Narrator.

Nippoldt’s videos created a sensation. Christoph Schulte, writing in the Westphalian News, said of the production:

An illustrator who draws live while an opera is taking place on stage—is that possible? Oh, yes! The audience went crazy—thanks to Bernstein’s sparkling music, combined with astonishing effects on the stage that reflected the almost limitless imagination of Robert Nippoldt. Bernstein’s Candide is a feast for the eyes and ears. Definitely go!

For further information: https://www.theater-muenster.com/produktionen/candide.html