LA DAMNATION DE FAUST

About the show

French composer Hector Berlioz became fascinated with Goethe’s Faust at a young age. He later adapted the masterpiece to create his own ‘légende dramatique’, a grandiose work for the concert hall, with the dramatic, expressive power of an opera. The work perfectly suits the artistic signature of Nanine Linning, who previously demonstrated her ability to poetically blend music with her production of Samy Moussa’s Antigone (2024). Stéphane Denève, who cherishes a deep love for the French repertoire, returns after Pelléas et Mélisande (2019) to lead the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra through Berlioz’s score. The Chorus of Dutch National Opera takes the stage in full formation, accompanied by dancers of Scapino Ballet Rotterdam and a cast of leading soloists. The demanding title role is sung by tenor and audience favourite John Osborn. Kyle Ketelsen and Angela Brower return to Amsterdam as Méphistophélès and Marguerite respectively.