Huge acclaim for François-Xavier Roth and Die Soldaten in Köln
The premiere of Oper Köln's new production of Bernd Alois Zimmermann's Die Soldaten has already been widely acclaimed for setting new standards of performance for this gigantic and fiendishly complex work.
In addition to a 100-piece orchestra, the work features additional percussionists, stage band, jazz combo, recorded tapes and over 20 named sung roles.
The 360-degree staging, by Carlus Padrissa of La Fura Dels Baus, places the Gürzenich Orchestra at the very centre of the action.
Further performances 3, 11, 13, 17 and 20 May.
WDR 3 broadcasts a recording of the premiere on Sunday, 6 May at 20:00 (CET)