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Olga Neuwirth's Orlando Opera at Berlin's Komische Oper

other · 2026-05-17

Olga Neuwirth's operatic adaptation of Virginia Woolf's novel "Orlando" has premiered at the Komische Oper Berlin. The work humorously explores gender identities, following the novel's playful narrative. The production is described as a Schelmenstück (picaresque tale), with Neuwirth's composition impressively capturing the novel's themes.

Key facts

  • Olga Neuwirth composed the opera Orlando
  • Based on Virginia Woolf's 1928 novel
  • Premiered at Komische Oper Berlin
  • Explores gender identity themes
  • Described as a Schelmenstück (picaresque tale)

Entities

Artists

  • Olga Neuwirth
  • Virginia Woolf

Institutions

  • Komische Oper Berlin

Locations

  • Berlin
  • Germany

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