What would you sacrifice for love?
Water-nymph Rusalka is in love with a handsome Prince who comes each day to bathe in her forest pool. But if she wants to win him she must risk everything, giving up not only her immortality but also her voice.
Inspired by The Little Mermaid, Rusalka offers a poignant reimagining of the classic fairy tale. Rippled with silvery, watery beauty, Dvořák’s sublime score conjures a dappled world of shadowy half-light, of things unspoken and unseen. Rustic folk melodies meet courtly dances and magical love-music in this late Romantic masterpiece – an operatic fantasy that looks beyond the storybook world of happily ever-after to find truths that are powerfully and painfully human.
Sally Matthews takes the title role in this revival of Melly Still’s much-loved production, conducted by Robin Ticciati.
Recorded live at Glyndebourne Opera House, Festival 2019.
All the colours of the forest come to life in a fox’s tale of love, life and loss.
Young, playful and mischievous Vixen Sharp Ears disturbs the napping Forester as she chases a frog near the woods. Thinking she will amuse his children, he bundles her up and carries her home. Wilful and independe...
