November 2021 should see the first two cycles of the new Ring at the Deutsche Oper Berlin with Maestro Sir Donald Runnicles at the helm. Many Maestro! clients have enjoyed the iconic Götz Friedrich production (a masterpiece of the 20th century) over the years but 20 years into this new century it is time for a new vision from Norwegian director Stefan Herheim. Due to the ongoing covid-19 situation the Deutsche Oper have been struggling to keep up with their schedule. By now the cycle should have been completed but they still have Götterdämmerung to stage. As you will appreciate, they have had the period of November 2021 blocked for more than four years and it involves forces of more than 500 people so they are doing everything in their power to ensure they can proceed.
We understand that it will remain a condition that all audience members wear a medical grade face mask through the performance and produce proof of double vaccination in order to gain access to the building.
The Deutsche Oper say "With its claim of explaining the world through its sheer expanse across time, Der Ring des Nibelungen is the greatest challenge for any opera director. At the Deutsche Oper Berlin Stefan Herheim is taking on the task of translating the mindset of Wagner's tetralogy into the 21st century. The winner of multiple awards, he is one of the most important directors today: in his work he frequently illustrates the ideological historical connections and effective history of the respective operas. This approach has shaped his celebrated Parsifal in Bayreuth, among others, and has predestined him for an interpretation of Ring"
The new cycle will be titled in German and English and promises to have perhaps the most exciting cast assembled so far this century with Nina Stemme as Brünnhilde; Simon O'Neill as Siegfried; Brandon Jovanovich as Siegmund and Lise Davidsen as Sieglinde.
We have included 3rd category tickets in our package cost. For those of you not familiar with the Deutsche Oper, the stalls 'parkett' seating is perfectly raked so that each seat is afforded an excellent view of the stage (unless you have a giant sitting in front of you). The 3rd category are in rows 16 - 22 of the stalls. In most houses they would be considered 'Prime' seating. If you prefer to be closer to the stage then the 1st category (Stalls rows 1 - 7 and 1st circle rows 1 & 2) has a total supplement of £360; 2nd category (Stalls rows 8 - 15; 1st circle rows 3 - 5; 2nd circle row 1) has a total supplement of £180. If you prefer to take the 4th category (Stalls row 23 - 26 and 2nd circle rows 4 - 7) the £180 will be deducted from your balance payment.
We will stay seven nights at the 3* Hotel Leonardo, Berlin. We have worked with this hotel for many years and like it particularly for its location less than 10 minutes slow stroll to the Deutsche Oper. It is located on Wilmersdorferstr. in the heart of the 'old West' and a very nice neighbourhood. It also boasts an excellent kitchen with a superb breakfast buffet and delicious home made soups!
We will spend three mornings getting to know the city with private coach and guide and will have a private tour 'behind the scenes' at the Deutsche Oper (subject to covid restrictions allowing).
Flights are included from Manchester or Heathrow with other regional departure points available on request.
Update 9th August 2021
The Deutsche Oper Berlin are about to publish their complete season for 21/22.It is clear that once announced, we will have a very short period to confirm our order and pay for the ticket subscriptions and therefore we are writing to all of our clients that have pre-registered to as for their choice of ticket location and a deposit to cover the ticket subscription. This deposit is fully covered by our ATOL License and will be held on account until the confirmation of the cycles. If the Cycle is cancelled or postponed we will immediately refund the full deposit paid.
Advance registrations have now reached our capacity for this tour however, not everyone who registers will confirm so we will be happy to add you to a reserve list. We will do our best to accommodate you so do send us your request.
Deposit £750 per person plus any applicable ticket upgrade supplements
Final Balance will be due by 15th September.
