Königskinder

Königskinder is a fairy-tale opera in three acts that tells the touching, bittersweet story of a goose girl and a young prince – a storytelling format well suited to children and families. 🎭

The performance is in German with surtitles, so you can easily follow the action.

The music is by Engelbert Humperdinck; after the success of Hänsel und Gretel he expanded the genre musically and theatrically. Historically notable: the premiere in 1910 at the Metropolitan Opera in New York launched performances around the world.

This production also has local significance: it marks the farewell of Markus Poschner as principal conductor at the music theater and gives the performance emotional depth.

The production combines symbolist Art Nouveau poetry and early psychoanalytic influences – offering visual and psychological layers that can appeal to older children and teenagers. A program for children and families.

• In German with surtitles, so you can follow the action well.
• Music by Engelbert Humperdinck – ties in with Hänsel und Gretel.
• For older children and teenagers: visual and psychological layers.