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Welcome to the website of Aarhus Sommeropera, Denmark's leading chamber opera company. |
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Aarhus Summer Opera was formed in 1988 by Preben Bjerkø and Erik Kaltoft. The company's
aim was to resurrect the tradition started in the 1960's of performing various popular operas
during the summer months in Helsingør Theatre, part of the Old Town, a village-museum in
Aarhus, Denmark. The company's first production was Cosi fan Tutte directed by Casper Koch
and directed from the keyboard by Erik Kaltoft with sets and costumes by Annette Birch.
The principles established by Bjerkø and Kaltoft remain the cornerstones of the company
today : first class professional opera in the intimate and atmospheric auspices of Helsingør
Theatre, and the place for young talented singers to make their first steps on the road to
opera stardom. Many of Denmark's leading singers have passed through stage door of Helsingør
Theatre on their way to international acclaim. One of the earliest to do so was none other
than baritone Bo Boye Skovhus who sang Don Giovanni in 1989.
Following Bjerkø and Kaltoft, the artistic directorship of the company fell to Troels Kold and
Lars Ole Bonde from 1994-95, who changed the profile of the company by introducing more
contemporary repertoire. Preben Bjerkø returned to the helm in 1996 for one season before
Kasper Holten became artistic director from 1997-99. In 1997, due largely to the efforts of
Lars Ole Bonde the company secured state funding, thus stabilising the company's economic
situation. One of the company's major achievements during the period 1994-99 was the
performance of all Britten's chamber operas - a feat which launched the company's
international reputation.
Details of our 2008 season will be announced in the spring.
In the meantime, should you wish to join our mailng list
please click here : Mailing list |
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