Der Schmied von Gent
Feb 28, 2020
Director
Ersan MondtagOverview
Reduced to poverty by slander, a blacksmith seals a pact with the devil for seven years of work and good living. When his time is up, he outwits the messengers of Hell, only to be turned away from the gates of heaven. It is a rare treat to discover an unknown opera, all the more so when opera houses are forced to remain closed. In Ersan Mondtag’s vivid, politically charged staging, Schreker’s ‘magic opera’ enchants as a colourful cocktail of musical influences ranging from reminisces of Kurt Weill to baroque counterpoint. Co-produced with Nationaltheater Mannheim.
Cast of Der Schmied von Gent
Crew of Der Schmied von Gent
About Der Schmied von Gent
What is Der Schmied von Gent about?
Reduced to poverty by slander, a blacksmith seals a pact with the devil for seven years of work and good living. When his time is up, he outwits the messengers of Hell, only to be turned away from the gates of heaven. It is a rare treat to discover an unknown opera, all the more so when opera houses are forced to remain closed. In Ersan Mondtag’s vivid, politically charged staging, Schreker’s…
When was Der Schmied von Gent released?
Der Schmied von Gent was released on February 28, 2020.
Who directed Der Schmied von Gent?
Der Schmied von Gent was directed by Ersan Mondtag.
Who is in the cast of Der Schmied von Gent?
The cast of Der Schmied von Gent includes Leigh Melrose (Smee), Kai Rüütel (Smee's wife), Vuvu Mpofu (Astarte), Daniel Arnaldos (Flipke) and Michael J. Scott (Slimbroek).