Drottningholms Slottsteater
Drottningholms Slottsteater, the Court Theatre at the World Heritage Drottningholm, opened in 1766. The theatre is the only 18th century theatre in the world with its original stage machinery still in use. We perform opera, and give family performances, concerts and guided tours, always with a touch of the 18th century.
ORPHEUS by Georg Philipp TELEMANN
2-16 August 2025
The opera Orpheus from 1726 is based on the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.
Telemann introduces a new main character - Orasia, Queen of Thrace, who is unhappily in love with Orpheus. Telemann uses musical themes to emphasise Orasia's emotional state. Her arias and recitatives expresses both passion and desperation.
When the opera was rediscovered at the end of the 20th century, parts such as transitions between arias were missing. Musical director Francesco Corti will add music by Telemann and other contemporary Hamburg composers to create a complete Drottningholm version.
Cast includes
Orasia • Florie Valiquette
Orpheus • Yannick Debus
Eurydice • Johanna Wallroth
The Drottningholm Theatre Chorus
The Drottningholm Theatre Orchestra
Drottningholm is within easy reach of the centre of Stockholm, and is well served by public transport.
Welcome to a unique historical theatre building at the UNESCO World Heritage site Royal Domain of Drottningholm
Join a guided tour that will take you back in time and tell you the secrets of theatre life and the subtleties of the wooden stage machinery.Experience the magical auditorium with the beautifully decorated stage sets — a treasure with motifs from the 18th century theatre repertoire. Guided tours in English daily May-September.
Tickets for performances and tours available online at www.dtm.se