Gilbert Blin

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

Slovenské Národné Divadlo

Slovak National Theatre, Bratislava

Premiere 24 April, 2023

Artists

Marco Guidarini, Musical Director

Gilbert Blin, Stage Director

Josef Jelínek, Costume Design

Alexander McCargar, Set Design

Kelly Martin , Light Design

Background of Maria Stuarda

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.

Read the entire interview on Opera Slovakia ⇒