The above picture is from "Norma" (2010)
In 2012 Opera Hedeland presents Mozarts masterpiece "Don Giovanni"; one of the most beloved operas in the world. Full of passion and fantastic music.
Welcome
Opera Hedeland is a modern amphitheatre situated in the beautiful landscape called Hedeland where some of the oldest dwellings in Denmark have been found. The area features a prehistoric funeral site, classic Danish agricultural landscapes and a gently developed hilly leisure area with clean lakes and wonderful forests.The landscape, the history, and the high-end opera performances give a unique ambience. At Opera Hedeland these qualities give a very special way of experiencing opera. Situated only 30 minutes from Copenhagen - in the outskirts of historic Danish capital, Roskilde - an evening at Opera Hedeland is a perfect peak on a shorter or longer stopover in Denmark.
Most of the dedicated opera fans arrive early and spend the evening in the area, having a picnic in a cosy, informal and significant Danish way, combining high arts and simple joy.
Tickets
La Traviata can be experienced on the following dates:- 3 August 2012 at 9 pm (site opens at 6 pm)
- 10 August 2012 at 9 pm (site opens at 6 pm)
- 11 August 2012 at 9 pm (site opens at 6 pm)
Tickets for La Traviata are sold via BILLETnet:
- By phone via + 45 70 15 65 65
- Online at www.billetnet.dk (or ticketmaster.com - choose your country and search for "Opera Hedeland")
- At Danish post offices and larger tourist offices
They are available in four categories:
- A: 525,- DKK
- B: 425,- DKK
- C: 310,- DKK
- D: 165,- DKK
- Wheelchair ticket: 425,- DKK (category B)
Feeling peckish?
The opera begins at 9 pm but before it starts it’s possible enjoy your picnic in the beautiful outdoor area. Either bring your own picnic basket or let us treat you one for 205,- DKK per person. It consists of small delicious meals (plus homebaked bread), can be bought together with the ticket and is handed out on the entrance to venue from 6 pm.How to get there
Opera Hedeland is situated 10 km from central Roskilde and can be reached by a 15 minute taxi ride.The address of the amphitheater is:
Tranemosevej 8 (road)
2640 Hedehusene (areacode and municipality)
By train or bus:
From Copenhagen you can ride on one of our Opera Shuttle Buses, leaving from the grand Central Station in Copenhagen (vis-a-vis ”DGI-byen” – the ride also includes an introduction to the opera), or by train to the station of Høje Taastrup, which is less than 5 km from Opera Hedeland. From Høje Taastrup station we provide a free shuttle bus service for the guests at the opera. The shuttles also take you back to you point of departure after the opera. Please visit this site again in the beginning of June to see the schedules of our shuttle bus services.
By car:
The opera is easily reachable by car (see map below). Furthermore there is free parking located at the site itself.
Where to sleep
Roskilde: Excellent hotels in historic surroundings. We especially recommend the beautifull "Prindsen".Copenhagen: Major hotels in all categories.
Find more hotels at www.hotelbooking.com
Main attractions in the area
Roskilde City: Shopping, cafés, galleries and restaurants in the historic pedestrian street. Just outside the city centre you find plenty of parks and a cosy maritime atmosphere at the Roskilde Fjord. See www.visitroskilde.dkCopenhagen: Museums, shopping, concert facilities and dining. See www.visitcopenhagen.dk
Arken Museum of Modern Art: Three annual exhibitions, showing international and Danish contemporary art, from Olafur Eliasson to Andy Warhol. More info: www.arken.dk
Vikingeskibsmuseet and Lejre - Land of Legens: Two different museums showing the history of the vikings and their astonishing ships. More info at www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk and www.sagnlandet.dk
Roskilde Domkirke: The beautiful church in central Roskilde is on the UNESCO World Heritage List - www.roskildedomkirke.dk
Golf Courses. Several beautiful courses in the area. We especially recommend the nearby Roskilde Golfklub - www.roskildegolfklub.dk
About Opera Hedeland
Opera Hedeland is the biggest outdoor-stage in Denmark, and every year in August it serves as an informal frame for great opera experiences. Opera Hedeland was founded in 2001. The theatre’s mission is to present the large opera-titles for a wide audience at the unique amphitheatre, seating more than 3500 people. One full scale opera is produced annually.More information?
Please contact us by:e-mail: info@operahedeland.dk
telephone: (+45) 30 70 46 16
Previous years at Opera Hedeland
Since the opening of Opera Hedeland in 2002, the following operas have been produced:2011 - La Traviata
Violetta: Kari Postma
Alfredo Germont: Daniel Johansson
Georg Germont: Fredrik Zetterström
Flora: Maria Kontra
Gaston: Adam Frandsen
Baron Douphol: Erlend Tyrmi
Director: Vibeke Wrede
Scenographer: Martin Eriksson
Conductor: Erik Nielsen
Choirmaster and assistant conductor: Martin Nagashima Toft
Orchestre: Collegium Musicum
Costumes: Lauréline Démonet
Choreographer: Martin Forsberg
2010 - Norma
Norma: Hasmik Papian
Pollione: Francesco Hong
Adalgisa: Andrea Pellegrini
Oroveso: Paolo Battaglia
Flavio: Adam Frandsen
Clotilde: Lona Mohr Villadsen
Director: Staffan Valdemar Holm
Scenographer and costumes: Bente Lykke Møller
Conductor: Brad Cohen
Assistant director: Margraretha Söderling
Choirmaster and assistant conductor: Martin Nagashima Toft
2009 - Die Zauberflöte
Director & scenographer: Lars Rudolfsson
Conductor: Henrik Schaefer
Costume designer: Kersti Vitali Rudolfsson
Assistent director: Garnett Bruce
Choirmaster & assistent conductor: Martin Nagashima Toft
Cast: Arutjun Kotchinian, Nikola Matisic, Agnete Munk Rasmussen, Kari Postma, Bengt Krantz, Åshild Skiri Refsdal, Jonas Duran, Ditte Højgaard Andersen, Andrea Pellegrini, Kristina Wallin, Jakob Christian Zethner, Visti Hald, Suzanne Berdino and Julien Dauphin a.o.
2008 - Turandot:
Odense Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Alexander Polianichko
Director: Hilde Andersen
Set: Line Frank
Cast: Annalena Persson, Kostyantin Andreyev, Ayk Martirosiaen, Gert Henning-Jensen, Palle Knudsen, Bengt-Ola Morgny, Kari Postma a.o.
2007 – Carmen:
Malmö Opera Orchestra
Conductor: Giordano Bellincampi
Director and set: Lars Rudolfsson
Costumes: Kersti Vitali-Rudolfsson
Cast: Randi Stene, Michael Weinius, Jørn Pedersen, Inger Dam-Jensen.
2006 – Nabucco:
Malmö Opera Orchestra.
Conductor: Giordano Bellincampi
Director: Vibeke Wrede
Set: Steven Scott
Cast: Erika Sunnegårdh, Dominic Natoli, John Lundgren, Arutjun Kotchinian.
2005 - Tosca:
Copenhagen Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Alberto Hold-Garrido
Director: Elisabeth Linton
Set: Jesper Corneliussen
Cast: Lena Nordin, Lars Cleveman, Kjeld Christophersen
2004 - Carmina Burana + new ouverture by composer Joachim Holbek:
Malmö Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Michael Bojesen
Director and set: Henrik Sartou
Cast: Palle Knudsen, Gert-Henning Jensen, Gisela Stille + 400 chorus singers
2003 - The Flying Dutchman:
Odense Symphony Orchestra
Guest performance by Savonlinna Opera Festival, with Odense Symphony Orchestra
Cast: Matti Salminen, Eva Johansson
2002 – Rigoletto:
Dalhalla Sinfonietta
Conductor: Ralf Långbacka
Director: Alberto Hold-Garrido
Set: Lennart Mörk
Cast: Jae-Chul Bae, Dmitri Hvorstovsky, Ekaterina Siourina, Gleb Nikolsky, Taru Valjakka, Elina Garana a.o.