Richard Strauss: The Woman without a Shadow @ Aix-en-Provence Festival 2026
Richard Strauss : La femme sans ombre Festival d’Aix-en-Provence 2026
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Corentin Leconte
- Original Score
- Richard Strauss
- Original Title
- Richard Strauss : La femme sans ombre Festival d’Aix-en-Provence 2026
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Corentin Leconte
Richard Strauss
Department Leadership Roster
Corentin Leconte
Director
Richard Strauss
Original Music Composer
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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.
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 stars in Richard Strauss: The Woman without a Shadow @ Aix-en-Provence Festival 2026?
The principal cast of Richard Strauss: The Woman without a Shadow @ Aix-en-Provence Festival 2026 includes Klaus Mäkelä, Ambur Braid, Nina Maria Stemme, Vida Miknevičiūtė, Michael Spyres.
When was Richard Strauss: The Woman without a Shadow @ Aix-en-Provence Festival 2026 released and how long is it?
Richard Strauss: The Woman without a Shadow @ Aix-en-Provence Festival 2026 was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 3h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Richard Strauss: The Woman without a Shadow @ Aix-en-Provence Festival 2026?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Richard Strauss: The Woman without a Shadow @ Aix-en-Provence Festival 2026 was composed by Richard Strauss.