{"id":24170,"date":"2024-05-20T10:31:53","date_gmt":"2024-05-20T08:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norrlandsoperan.se\/forestallningar\/italian-in-algiers\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T15:54:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T13:54:56","slug":"italian-in-algiers","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/norrlandsoperan.se\/en\/programme\/italian-in-algiers\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian in Algiers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The highlight of the anniversary year<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Gioacchino Rossini was only 21 years old when he put together L’Italiana in Algeria<\/em> for the Venice premiere in 1813. He himself claimed that it had taken him 18 days. The opera was an instant success and more than two hundred years later it continues to entertain us with its manic energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Norrlandsoperan’s staging, the work’s original Italians have been replaced by lost Stockholmers, who are trapped and enslaved in the organic berry industry. The Sultan here becomes a small business owner from V\u00e4sterbotten, whose focus on training and periodic fasting tells of a full-fledged fifty-year crisis. The question is, shouldn’t he dump his wife and get together with an influencer? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this farcical sitcom, we meet an international top ensemble. The leading roles are sung by mezzo-soprano Sidsel Aja Eriksen from Denmark, tenor Vassilis Kavayas from Greece, and bass Markus Schwartz from Sweden. The director is Natalie Ringler, who most recently directed The Emperor’s New Clothes<\/em> at Norrlandsoperan. German conductor Nikolas N\u00e4gele leads the Norrlandsoperan Symphony Orchestra. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Norrlandsoperan, 50 years<\/strong>It is not only the Sultan who has turned fifty. Norrlandsoperan was founded in 1974 and the very first opera we staged was The Italian in Algiers<\/em>. Therefore, this production is a highlight of our anniversary year. Welcome to celebrate with us! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The opera is sung in Italian and subtitled into Swedish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Introduction<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Please join us for the introduction 30 minutes before the start in the lobby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Live premiere in P2<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The premiere on October 5 will be broadcast live by Swedish Radio Opera on P2<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Opera Dinner<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

In connection with the performances on 5 and 12 October, a three-course opera supper will be offered by Gotthard’s tavern in Norrlandsoperan’s dining room. More information and ordering can be done via My Pages and when purchasing tickets. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Music by<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gioacchino Rossini<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Libretto by<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Angelo Anelli<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Artistic Team<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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Conductor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nikolas N\u00e4gele<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natalie Ringler<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Set Designer & Costume Designer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nina Fransson<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lighting designer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torben Lendorph<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Choreographer & assistant director<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sara Ribbenstedt<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Choir Master<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anders Lundstr\u00f6m<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mask Designer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jessica Hedin<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Isabella<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sidsel Aja Eriksen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lindoro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vassilis Kavayas<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mustaf\u00e0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Markus Schwartz<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Henri Uusitalo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Elvira<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D\u00e9nise Beck<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Haly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minsoo Ahn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Zulma<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Susanna Levonen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Before Your Visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An experience at Norrlandsoperan also extends beyond our auditoriums. You can pre-order food and drinks to enjoy during the intermission. Our catering friends from Gotthard’s restaurant, Kajen and Kulturbageriet do everything to brighten up your visit to Norrlandsoperan with a selection of delicious sandwiches, pastries, coffee, soft drinks, wine, bubbly and beer. For the performances on 5 and 12 October, you can pre-book a three-course opera supper served by Gotthard’s restaurant in Norrlandsoperan’s dining room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Discover more<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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