Arnold Schönberg: Moses und Aron

This production stages Arnold Schoenberg's unfinished opera 'Moses und Aron', which explores the biblical story of Moses and his brother Aaron. Moses struggles with communicating God's word directly to the people, while Aaron acts as his intermediary. The opera delves into themes of faith, leadership, the nature of representation, and the conflict between the ineffable and the tangible.

The 2015 production of 'Moses und Aron' by David Pountney was generally met with critical acclaim for its ambitious staging and compelling performances. Reviewers lauded the interpretation of Schoenberg's complex and challenging score, highlighting the powerful portrayals of the central characters and the effective handling of the opera's profound philosophical and theological themes.

• Praised for its visually striking and thought-provoking production design.

• Commended for the intensity and vocal prowess of the lead performers.

• Acknowledged as a significant and successful staging of a notoriously difficult opera.

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Arnold Schoenberg's 'Moses und Aron' remained unfinished at the time of his death, with only the first two acts being fully composed. The third act exists only in a rough draft, and productions often grapple with how to stage or complete it, though this 2015 production adheres to the existing two acts.