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                              • Close-up of two people against an intense red background with a cinematic look and warm lighting: At the center stands an androgynous-looking person with short, reddish-brown hair, carefully styled in finger waves. The persons blue eyes gaze calmly and directly forward toward the viewer. The face is softly lit, the skin appears smooth and even, and their expression is serious, almost contemplative. The person is wearing a simple, dark jacket that emphasizes the clean, understated appearance.
On the right in the foreground, a second, very feminine-presenting person with blonde hair tied back in a braid is only partially visible – out of focus, with the back to the camera. She is wearing a light beige blazer that falls softly and accentuates her silhouette. Her hand rests gently on the central figure’s cheek, with her fingertips touching the face with care. An intimate, charged closeness emerges between them. The scene evokes characters from the opera The Knight of the Rose by Richard Strauss, including the Marschallin and either Octavian and Sophie, with the exact interpretation intentionally left open.
                                Abstract mood image with soft color gradients in warm beige, rosé, and deep red tones. The colors blend gently into one another, creating a calm, atmospheric visual impression with a warm light quality. The image reflects the color palette of the premiere motif of Der Rosenkavalier and conveys an elegant, slightly melancholic mood.
                                Premiere on 27.09.2026
                                Der Rosenkavalier
                                Richard Strauss
                              • Illustration of King Detlef from the opera “Der König verschenkt was” by Philipp Matthias Kaufmann, drawn by Tim Stadie: a stylized, comic-like line figure with a crown and two curls, a moustache and boots, appearing friendly and presenting a small ball in his raised left hand; beside him is a simply sketched castle with towers, set against a soft gradient background.
                                World premiere | Children’s opera on 10.10.2026
                                Der König verschenkt was
                                Philipp Matthias Kaufmann
                              • Close-up of a young man with a cinematic look and warm lighting: With tousled blond hair and dirt-smudged skin, he gazes intensely ahead with green-blue eyes. His expression is tense and emotionally unsettled, his right hand clenched into a fist and held close to his chin. He wears a white long-sleeved shirt. The scene evokes the figure of Cain from Alessandro Scarlatti’s opera Cain and Abel.
                                Abstract, atmospheric image in warm brown and green tones: soft color gradients and blurred shapes evoke moss and natural textures, suggesting the mood of the opera Cain and Abel by Alessandro Scarlatti.
                                Premiere on 01.11.2026
                                Kain und Abel
                                Alessandro Scarlatti
                              • Close-up of a middle-aged man against a black background with a cinematic look and warm lighting: With short, tousled brown hair, he lies on a water-covered floor, looking toward the viewer. He wears a white shirt, and his face and upper body are reflected in the dark surface of the water. His expression appears exhausted and introspective; the scene conveys an atmosphere of reflection and inner turmoil. The scene evokes the figure of Hoffmann from Jacques Offenbach’s opera The Tales of Hoffmann.
                                Abstract, atmospheric image in cool blue and warm rose tones: soft color gradients and blurred transitions create a dreamlike mood, evoking the world of The Tales of Hoffmann by Jacques Offenbach.
                                Premiere on 28.11.2026
                                Hoffmanns Erzählungen
                                Jacques Offenbach
                              • Illustration of a smiling woman representing Trude Herr, with short dark hair and a green outfit, in front of a red stage curtain. She stands with her arms outstretched behind the Cologne Opera House at Offenbachplatz, which is depicted in the foreground as a modern building with a glass façade. Behind the building, the towers of Cologne Cathedral rise into view. The scene resembles a theatrical staging and refers to the 2027 Divertissementchen “wat e thiater” by the stage ensemble Cäcilia Wolkenburg of the Kölner Männer-Gesang-Verein.
                                Premiere on 10.01.2027
                                Wat e Thiater
                                Bühnenspielgemeinschaft Cäcilia Wolkenburg im Kölner Männer-Gesang-Verein
                              • A performer wearing an orange top and blue trousers moves dynamically across the stage and interacts with babies and toddlers seated on mats together with their caregivers. A playful object hangs above the scene on a string. The children watch the action up close in an open, interactive, and colorfully lit stage environment.
                                Premiere on 23.01.2027
                                Alles, was klingt
                              • Close-up of an elderly woman with a cinematic look and warm lighting: The woman faces the camera directly, her expression both determined and challenging. Her silver-gray, curly hair frames her face. Striking stage makeup draws attention—vivid royal blue eyeshadow accentuates her eyes, while her lips are painted a bold red. Her skin shows fine lines and wrinkles, adding character and expressiveness to her face. Part of her hand is visible in the foreground and slightly out of focus, giving the image additional depth. The color palette is high-contrast and theatrical, making the figure appear strongly staged and highly present. The scene evokes the character of Rachel from Hans Werner Henze’s opera La Piccola Cubana.
                                Abstract, atmospheric image in warm, blending tones of red, orange, and brown. The soft transitions create an ambient, almost glowing light that evokes heat, passion, and drama, capturing the expressive and intense world of Hans Werner Henze’s opera La Piccola Cubana.
                                Premiere on 24.01.2027
                                La Piccola Cubana
                                Hans Werner Henze
                              • Close-up of a young bride with a cinematic look and warm lighting: A young woman with delicate features wears a fine, transparent veil adorned with pearls and intricate embellishments at the headpiece. Her gaze is directed slightly upward to the left, as if looking into the distance or toward an uncertain future. The veil gently drapes over her face, lending the scene a dreamlike, almost ethereal atmosphere. Her expression combines longing and determination, while the warm tones and delicate textures of the fabric create an intimate, poetic visual effect. The scene evokes the figure of Marie from Bedřich Smetana’s opera The Bartered Bride.
                                Abstract, atmospheric image in warm brown and copper tones: soft color gradients and blurred forms create a warm, rural mood, evoking the world of The Bartered Bride by Bedřich Smetana.
                                Premiere on 28.02.2027
                                Die verkaufte Braut
                                Bedřich Smetana
                              • Illustration of a stylized hotel director from “The Grand Hotel of Feelings”: A minimally drawn stick figure with a round head, a small hat, and long, thin legs stands upright and gestures with one hand. To her left hangs a delicate chandelier. The background features a soft gradient transitioning from warm beige and apricot tones to gentle pink and cool light blue. The figure and the chandelier are rendered in black linework and stand out clearly against the pastel background.
                                Premiere | Children’s opera on 03.04.2027
                                Das Grand Hotel der Gefühle
                              • Close-up of a young man with a cinematic look and warm lighting: The young man is shown in right-facing profile, gazing intently into the distance, his expression alert and determined. His short, silvery-blond hair is slicked back. Multiple earrings and chains in his ear give his appearance a modern, slightly rebellious, cyberpunk-like edge. His skin glistens under the stage lighting, lending a translucent quality to his face and emphasizing its contours. The lighting is high-contrast, dominated by cool blue and violet tones, creating an intense, dramatic atmosphere. The dark background further draws focus to the face and underscores the powerful, contemporary interpretation of the character Siegfried from Richard Wagner’s opera Siegfried.
                                Abstract, atmospheric image in cool, blending tones of blue, violet, and deep red. The soft transitions create a calm yet mysterious atmosphere. The color composition appears deep and layered, with a dark, nearly black edge that subtly brightens toward the center. Overall, the image conveys a dense, dramatic mood, evoking night, tension, and inner strength, and reflectively capturing the mythical, intense world of Richard Wagner’s opera Siegfried.
                                Premiere on 04.04.2027
                                Siegfried
                                Richard Wagner
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