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The Enchanted Pig
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A musical fairy tale by Jonathan Dove
In German language
When King Hildebrand sets out to defend his fairy tale kingdom, his three daughters are left behind. Behind the door of a forbidden room, they discover the Book of Fate. The book prophesies the desired princes for two of the princesses, but for the youngest princess, it predicts marriage to a pig! However, it quickly becomes clear: the grunting, mud-loving creature is an enchanted prince! Brave and self-assured, the princess sets out on a journey around the world, fearing no danger to free her beloved from his curse. Along the way, she learns much about love, friendship, the moon, witches, and of course, pigs!
With his opera composed in 2006, Jonathan Dove has created a fast-paced, humorous, and poetic piece of musical theater for the whole family.
Recommended from 6 years
Program and cast
Musical direction: Michael Papadopoulos
Dot / The Day / Chorus 2: Mira Alkhovik
Flora / Chorus 3: Hannah Fheodoroff
The Book of Fate / The Old Woman / Mrs North Wind / Chorus 4: Camila Aguilera
The King of the East / The Moon / Chorus 5: Seiyoung Kim
The King of the West / The Sun / Chorus 6: Stanisław Napierała
King Hildebrand / Mr North Wind / Chorus 7: Trevor Haumschilt-Rocha
The Pig / Chorus 8: Smelo Mahlangu
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The Volksoper is Vienna’s main stage for operetta, opera, musicals and ballet, offering sophisticated musical entertainment. Colourful, eclectic and full of vitality, it is the only theatre dedicated to the genre of operetta.
Operetta belongs to Vienna and Vienna installed it at the home of operetta, Volksopera Vienna, which thereupon became the leading operetta house in the world. First class singers, actors and dancers together with a versatile orchestra cunjure up a musical firework display every evening.
Johann Strauss, Franz Lehár, Emmerich Kálmán wrote their world famous beloved melodies for operettas such as “The Fledermaus”, “The Merry Widow” and “The Csárdás Princess”. A visit to at least one of these operettas at the Volksopera Vienna is a must for every visitor to Vienna!
Also performed are operas from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, as well as classic musicals and ballet. In addition, the Volksoper has a fifth longstanding and proven speciality: it stages soirées, cabaret and burlesque performances under the name of “Volksoper Spezial”.
In the repertory theatre, which seats 1,337 persons, some 300 performances of around 35 different productions are staged every year between September and June.
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