Death in Venice - Staatsoper Hamburg

Name: Death in Venice - Staatsoper Hamburg
Start: 2026-09-26T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-26T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Hamburgische Staatsoper

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 · 19:00

Hamburgische Staatsoper, Germany

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Death in Venice - Staatsoper Hamburg — Hamburgische Staatsoper, Hamburg

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Benjamin Britten's opera "Death in Venice" is performed at the Hamburgische Staatsoper. Based on Thomas Mann's celebrated novella, it follows the story of ageing writer Gustav von Aschenbach, who becomes obsessively captivated by a beautiful young boy during a stay in Venice.

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About: Benjamin Britten

A central figure of 20th-century music, Britten reshaped British opera with works like Peter Grimes and Billy Budd, and left an enduring mark on choral music through the War Requiem - a pacifist statement written for the ruins of Coventry Cathedral.

Most widely performed British 20th-century composer (Boosey & Hawkes)

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War Requiem 1963 Decca recording - ranked among the 50 greatest recordings of all time (BBC Music Magazine, 2012)

2023

War Requiem 1963 Decca recording - reissued on SACD

What's new

2026-06
The 2026 Aldeburgh Festival (12-28 June) marks the 50th anniversary of Britten's death with a programme centred on Snape Maltings, including six premieres and a newly elevated Festival Academy for young artists.
2026-06
Britten's Billy Budd returns to Glyndebourne Festival (28 June - 30 July 2026) in Michael Grandage's acclaimed 2010 production, conducted by Nicholas Carter with Allan Clayton as Captain Vere.
2026-02
Britten's Owen Wingrave received a new staging at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in February 2026.

Tracks

Peter GrimesOpera (1945) - landmark work that revived British opera after WWII; premiered by Sadler's Wells Opera

War RequiemChoral masterpiece (1962) for the consecration of Coventry Cathedral; Britten's own 1963 Decca recording ranked among the 50 greatest recordings of all time

The Young Person's Guide to the OrchestraOrchestral showpiece (1945) based on a theme by Purcell; a staple of concert halls worldwide

Billy BuddOpera (1951) based on Herman Melville; regularly staged at major houses including Glyndebourne and the Met

The Turn of the ScrewChamber opera (1954) after Henry James; one of the most performed Britten operas internationally

About the venue: Hamburgische Staatsoper

The Hamburgische Staatsoper is one of the most prestigious opera houses in the world and the oldest standing opera house in German-speaking countries, with origins dating back to 1678. Located in the heart of Hamburg, the current building was inaugurated in 1955 after the original was destroyed in World War II. It is home to the Hamburg Ballet and hosts a rich programme of opera and ballet performances throughout the season.

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