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About Angela Brower
Hailed by The New York Times for her “plush, full sound, yet also youthful brightness”, American mezzo-soprano Angela Brower is one of the most sought-after lyric mezzo-sopranos of her generation.
A former member of the Bayerische Staatsoper ensemble, and alumna of their studio, she continues to bring her compelling artistry and musicianship to the world’s leading opera houses and concert venues.
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Staatsoper Hamburg
Kent Nagano, conductor
Bernard Richter, Hoffmann
Elbenita Kajtazi, Antonia
Caroline Wettergreen, Olympia
Alessandra Di Giorgio, Giulietta / Stella
Angela Brower, La Muse / Nicklausse
Alex Esposito, Lindorf / Coppélius / Dr. Miracle / Dapertutto
Andrew Dickinson, Andrès / Cochenille / Frantz / Pitichinaccio
Photo: Andreas Praefcke
Bayerische Staatsoper
Lothar Koenigs, conductor
Barrie Kosky, director
Elena Tsallagova, The Vixen
Wolfgang Koch, The Forester
Angela Brower, The Fox
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On December 2, 7, and 8, Angela Brower takes the stage at the Bayerische Staatsoper as Hänsel in Hänsel und Gretel. Previously seen at The Metropolitan Opera and Welsh National Opera, Richard Jones’ acclaimed production offers a dark interpretation of the beloved fairytale, spotlighting its themes of hunger, greed, and survival. Joining Ms.…
On November 10, Angela Brower will appear at Wigmore Hall alongside renowned British pianist James Baillieu for an enchanting recital entitled A Little Night Music. The thoughtfully curated program explores the themes of night through a diverse repertoire, featuring Berlioz’s Les nuits d’été, Jake Heggie’s Songs to the Moon, and a…
Angela Brower will take the stage as Sesto in Mozart’s La clemenza di Tito at Staatsoper Hamburg on October 16, 20, 22, and 26. Directed by Jetske Mijnssen, this production brings a contemporary, psychological perspective to Mozart’s final opera, delving into universal themes of power, love, betrayal, and forgiveness. The fresh…
On September 24, Angela Brower will take the stage at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées as Dorabella in Mozart’s Così fan tutte. Under the baton of renowned conductor Marc Minkowski, Brower will be joined by a stellar cast, including Ana Maria Labin as Fiordiligi, James Ley as Ferrando, Leon Košavić as Guglielmo, Miriam…
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The poet E. T. A. Hoffmann as the protagonist of his own fantastic tales: In his encounter with three women – Olympia, Antonia, and Giulietta – he searches in vain for love and for himself. Will he draw the strength for art from his failure in life? Stage director Daniele Finzi Pasca brings an enchanting, fairy-tale-like spectacle to the stage with all the colourful means of theatrical magic.
Soloists: Benjamin Bernheim, Olga Peretyatko, Luca Pisaroni, Angela Brower
Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg
Conductor: Kent Nagano
