Opera Director & Designer
Maria Stuarda
Gaetano Donizetti (1797–1848)
Maria Stuarda is an historical opera about the complex relationship between Mary Stuart and Elizabeth I of England. These two Queens are known for their very complex relationship. Gilbert Blin staged this production of Maria Stuarda for the Slovak National Theatre in Bratislava.
Maria Stuarda, Mariana Sajko. Photo Zdenko Hanout, Slovak National Theatre
Maria Stuarda, Mariana Sajko. Photo Zdenko Hanout, Slovak National Theatre
Slovenské Národné Divadlo
Slovak National Theatre, Bratislava
April 24, 2023
Artists
Marco Guidarini, Musical Director
Gilbert Blin, Stage Director
Josef Jelínek, Costume Design
Alexander McCargar, Set Design
Kelly Martin , Light Design
Background
Interview with Gilbert Blin on Opera Slovakia by Ľudovít Vongrej
Maria Stuarda is an historical opera because it explains the complex relationship between two real persons: Mary Stuart and Elizabeth I of England. These two Queens are known for their very complex relationship. Maria Stuarda had a very complex past, once she was a Queen of France and then a Queen of Scotland. But after some political affairs, she had to ask Elizabeth for refuge in England. At first, Elizabeth had welcomed Maria but later she realised more and more that Maria was a danger for her own power.
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- Boston Early Music Festival: Kathy Wittman
- Slovak National Theatre: Zdenko Hanout