“Der Rosenkavalier” by Richard Strauss returns after eight years in Harry Kupfer‘s production back to La Scala in Milan. For the popular opera based on the libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal, Kirill Petrenko will conduct the orchestra of La Scala, the chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic.

The opera is set in 18th-century Vienna and tells a story of love and renunciation in the 18th century. The production is set in an atmosphere of dim elegance to the masterly music of Richard Strauss. The texts are by Hugo von Hofmannsthal, who has created a captivating plot that immerses viewers in the life of the nobility and bourgeois society of the time.

The cast of the production includes renowned singers such as Krassimira Stoyanova, Günther Groissböck, Kate Lindsey, Sabine Devieilhe and Piero Pretti as the Italian tenor. These outstanding performers will mesmerize audiences with their stunning voices and dramatic talents, bringing to life the opera’s multi-faceted characters.

Kirill Petrenko, who is regarded as an experienced opera conductor, will emphasize the musical beauty of Strauss’ score with his sensitive and nuanced conducting. With his passion and deep understanding of the work, he will deliver an outstanding performance of Der Rosenkavalier at La Scala in Milan.

Kirill Petrenko’s debut at La Scala and the top-class cast promise a spectacular experience for the audience and make this production of “Der Rosenkavalier” a highlight of the opera season.