Richard Strauss: The Woman without a Shadow @ Aix-en-Provence Festival 2026
Jun 09, 2026 · 3h 13m
Director
Corentin LeconteOverview
After marrying the emperor of the south-eastern islands, the daughter of the king of the spirits lost her magical powers without acquiring the shadow that would seal her place in the human world. Under the baton of Klaus Mäkelä, Barrie Kosky transforms Strauss’s most ambitious opera into an allegory of the awakening of consciousness.
Cast of Richard Strauss: The Woman without a Shadow @ Aix-en-Provence Festival 2026
Crew of Richard Strauss: The Woman without a Shadow @ Aix-en-Provence Festival 2026
About Richard Strauss: The Woman without a Shadow @ Aix-en-Provence Festival 2026
What is Richard Strauss: The Woman without a Shadow @ Aix-en-Provence Festival 2026 about?
After marrying the emperor of the south-eastern islands, the daughter of the king of the spirits lost her magical powers without acquiring the shadow that would seal her place in the human world. Under the baton of Klaus Mäkelä, Barrie Kosky transforms Strauss’s most ambitious opera into an allegory of the awakening of consciousness.
When was Richard Strauss: The Woman without a Shadow @ Aix-en-Provence Festival 2026 released?
Richard Strauss: The Woman without a Shadow @ Aix-en-Provence Festival 2026 was released on June 9, 2026.
How long is Richard Strauss: The Woman without a Shadow @ Aix-en-Provence Festival 2026?
Richard Strauss: The Woman without a Shadow @ Aix-en-Provence Festival 2026 runs 3 hours 13 minutes (193 minutes).
Who directed Richard Strauss: The Woman without a Shadow @ Aix-en-Provence Festival 2026?
Richard Strauss: The Woman without a Shadow @ Aix-en-Provence Festival 2026 was directed by Corentin Leconte.
Who is in the cast of Richard Strauss: The Woman without a Shadow @ Aix-en-Provence Festival 2026?
The cast of Richard Strauss: The Woman without a Shadow @ Aix-en-Provence Festival 2026 includes Klaus Mäkelä, Ambur Braid, Nina Maria Stemme, Vida Miknevičiūtė and Michael Spyres.