Rusalka

A human soul, a pure human soul! The water fairy Rusalka longs for life above the water surface, for love and a human soul. The witch knows the way, but the price is high – Rusalka loses the ability to speak, but what good is speech to her when for her beloved prince she is just a wave on the surface… However, the world of people turns out to be cruel and full of betrayal, over which even her pure love cannot triumph. Director David Radok and his Rusalka as a fateful drama about unfulfilled desires and human failure, about the contradictory conflict between love and erotic desire, a drama about the sinful human soul. Since its creation, Dvořák's Rusalka has been one of the most beloved and performed Czech operas not only thanks to its beautiful and unique music, but also to the poetic and timeless libretto by Jaroslav Kvapil, which hides endless symbolism. A theme that seems to have been created for David Radok and a multi-layered production full of strong emotions. David Radok's set design is based on the concept of Rusalka by set designer Lars-Ake Thessman, performed at GöteborgsOperan in 2012.