Much like the little mermaid, the water nymph Rusalka has one desire: to become human and live on land with the prince she has fallen in love with. A sea witch offers to help her, but not without tremendous sacrifice: Rusalka will only be allowed to undergo this transformation if she gives up her voice. A now mute Rusalka navigates the human world, which proves much more difficult than expected. What does this tell us about humanity? How willing are we to accept differences and stand up for those from other worlds?

Juanjo Arqués makes this opera's choreography under Philipp Stölzl and Philipp M. Krenn's artistic direction.

Libretto  Jaroslav Kvapil Musical direction  Joana Mallwitz
Stage direction  Philipp Stölzl and Philipp M. Krenn
Lighting design  Philipp Stölzl
Set design  Heike Vollmer, Philipp Stölzl
Costume design  Anke Winckler
Choreography  Juanjo Arqués
Dramaturgy  Simon Berger