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The Pearls of Cleopatra — Komische Oper Berlin & Dinner in Gendarmerie

About the Event

Relish a production that takes Oscar Straus’ operetta back to its 1920s roots. Barrie Kosky’s lavish production delves into the problems faced by evey ruler – how to satisfy heart and head, and satisfy a kingdom – in energetic style, with the added talents of a dance ensemble that brings the Roaring 20s vividly to life at Berlin’s Komische Oper.

Practical Information

Round off your evening with an exclusive dinner and savor the many tastes of popular national dishes in Germany's capital. The restaurant Gendarmerie (Behrenstraße 42, 10117 Berlin) is situated within a short walking distance of the concert venue and will spoil you with the best of German cuisine in Berlin.

Menu:

Starters (choice of):
*Sautéed shrimps (150g) with garlic, olive oil, parsley and Harissa mayonnaise*
*Steak tartar (90g) of dry aged beef fillet with French fries*
*Lettuce hearts – aioli – parmesan – avocado with prawns*

Main Courses (choice of):
*Pan‐fried escalope (schnitzel) with potato salad and cranberries*
*Calf’s liver in Calvados gravy with apples, onions, bacon and mashed potatoes*
*Traditional meatballs in a cream of champagne with small red beets, mashed potatoes and crispy capers*

Home made Desserts (choice of):
*Crème brûlée from bourbon vanilla*
*Marquise au chocolat – berries*
*Fine French cheese platter*

drinks are not included in the price

The price categories of the event include costs of concert and dinner.

Schedule
Dinner at Restaurant Gendarmerie(Behrenstraße 42, 10117) at 17:30
Concert at the Komische Oper Berlin (Behrenstraße 55‐57, 10117) at 19:30

Cast / Production

CONDUCTOR Adam Benzwi
DIRECTOR Barrie Kosky
CHOREOGRAPHY Otto Pichler

CLEOPATRA, QUEEN OF EGYPTDagmar Manzel
PAMPYLOS, First Minister Stefan Sevenich
SILVIUS, a Roman Officer Dominik Köninger
CHARMIAN, court lady Talya Lieberman
BELADONIS, Prince of Persia Johannes Dunz
MARCUS ANTONIUS, Triumvir of the Roman Empire / KOPHRA Peter Renz

Lindenquintett Berlin
Chorsolisten der Komischen Oper Berlin

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