Presented in partnership with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
It was once declared ‘unperformable’ due to its lack of stage action. But Powell turned this to his advantage when he adapted Bluebeard’s Castle for German television. The result is a dark, intense opera in one act. In this new restoration by the BFI National Archive and the Film Foundation, Hein Heckroth’s sets have to be seen to be believed, as shards of colour, shadow, and light symbolise Bluebeard’s tortured soul. Restored by the BFI National Archive and The Film Foundation in association with The Ashbrittle Film Foundation. Restoration funding provided by the BFI National Archive, The Louis B. Mayer Foundation and The Film Foundation. In German; English subtitles. (BFI).
Experience the music of Bluebeard’s Castle with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra February 6-8 at Symphony Center! A taut and gripping thriller, Bartók’s one-act opera follows Duke Bluebeard and his newest wife Judith as she opens the seven doors of his castle and discovers increasingly disturbing sights. Opera stars Christian Van Horn and Ekaterina Gubanova bring to life these ill-fated characters. Juxtaposed with this macabre folktale is Beethoven’s joyful Second Symphony.
Attend the movie to receive the $30 ticket promo code to the concert!
https://cso.org/performances/24-25/cso-classical/salonen-and-bluebeards-castle/