Storyline
Based on real events and drawing on Georg Büchner's revolutionary play, Alban Berg's Wozzeck turns a grimly tragic narrative of violence and murder into one of the most powerful and original operas of the 20th century. Berg's uncompromising portrayal of brutality and madness generated much controversy, but the significance of Wozzeck was soon recognised; its compelling lyrical expansiveness, large-scale dramatic gestures and remarkable musical structures producing music of overwhelming emotional intensity. The Financial Times declared this to be 'a beautiful, moving, engrossing production… this is a consummate Wozzeck, blending clarity, lyricism, compassion and crushing force.'
Cast & Crew
Christopher Maltman
Wozzeck
Lead
Eva-Maria Westbroek
Marie
Marcel Beekman
Captain/Madman
Willard White
Doctor
Jason Bridges
Andres
Ursula Hesse von den Steinen
Margret
Scott Wilde
First Apprentice
Morschi Franz
Second Apprentice
What People Are Saying
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. François Roussillon's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Berg: Wozzeck is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
