While I found the movements interesting, I became bored after 5 minutes as all of the performances were repetitive in the extreme. There was no feeling of anything artistically, i.e.- inducing a deep sensual feeling. Much less worthwhile than their previous appearance here.

I enjoyed the performance immensely as a way to rethink what is opera. It tells a story with the music to underline and expand the meaning of the libretto. My question has to do with the translation or mis-translation of the German. I would find it difficult to believe that it was in error. But why was it done that way? What reason did I not understand?

Knowing what I knew about the this company’s approach to staging I expected to be distracted by focusing on the mechanics. However, I was amazed to better see the play itself as the sets, costumes and the staging are stripped to the minimum. The core of the play came through better even than the RSC presentation here 10 years ago, as good as that was.
We look forward to seeing Comedy of Errors tonight.

It was a great evening. There is something special about London theater, particularly the non-musical presentations. I think UMS presenting these productions adds much to Ann Arbor and serves as a yardstick for local theater groups. Will we be showing the 5th. one in the series (London Assurance)?