Operetta
The Bat(Nahkhiir)An operetta in three acts. Gabriel von Eisenstein is awaiting a prison sentence. His friend, Doctor Falke, suggests that before going to jail they could go to the black-tie ball held by Prince Orlofsky.
Libretto by Karl Haffner and Richard Genee Translated by Kulno Süvalep and Aivar Tommingas Producer and Stage Designer: Mare Tommingas Musical Director and Conductor: Hendrik Vestmann Conductor: Lauri Sirp Choreographer: Jelena Karpova Light Designers: Mare Tommingas and Tõnu Eimra In Roles: Urmas Põldma, Alla Popova, Karmen Puis, Angelika Mikk, Merle Jalakas, Atlan Karp, Jaan Willem Sibul, Mati Kõrts, Taisto Noor, Tõnu Kattai, Siiri Koodres, Aivar Tommingas, Märt Jakobson, Tiina Tikk, Maarja Paugus, Pavel Mokrov, Aivar Kallaste, Vladimirs Latišonoks, Polina Žukova, Karina Domiševa, Sirje Põder, Signe Lange, Lilian Sarapuu, Marika Aidla, Rita Dolgihh, Katre Unt-Lidmets, Viktor Larionov, Valmar Pantšenko, Ivo Nudinš Also participating Vanemuine Symphony Orchestra and opera chorus.
Presented with two intervals. Running Time:  3:30Performances: |
Eisenstein’s wife Rosalinde, feeling bored, has also decided to attend the ball, disguised as a Hungarian countess. But the irony of fate makes Eisenstein fall in love with the Hungarian countess not realising that the countess is his own wife. Insulted by her husband’s infidelity, Rosalind now decides to teach him a lesson he will not forget…
The Bat premiered in Vienna in 1874. With its positive attitude to life, its melodies and sunny joy this operetta is already stepping into its third century of stage life. This work is very popular both in operetta and opera theatres and the orchestra and vocal pieces are performed by the best musicians all over the world. In Estonian, with subtitles in English. The premiere on 25 February 2006 in the Grand Building of the Vanemuine. Production gallery:
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