“Tell him, silvery moon, that I am embracing him. For at least momentarily let him recall of dreaming of me.” – Rusalka

Composed by Antonín Dvořák with its first performance in the Prague National Theatre (1901), Rusalka has become a beloved Czech opera and one of Dvořák’s best works. Rusalka tells the story of how the water nymph Rusalka turns to a witch to help her become human so that the Prince will fall in love with her. But Rusalka quickly learns that if she is to be with him, she is to risk everything, learning the hard way that true love can come at a terrible price. The timeless question remains – how far are we willing to go in the name of Love?

Directed by New Opera Singapore’s Artistic Director Ms. Jeong Ae Ree, the adaptation by New Opera Singapore (NOS) will involve a strong Singaporean creative presence while keeping to the integrity of its original work. This will be NOS’ largest production for the year, featuring mesmerising vocals of a stellar cast alongside the Symphony Choralis led by Chorus Master Chong Wai Lun.

Featuring the stella cast of Victoria Songwei Li (Rusalka), Martins Smaukstelis (Prince), Martin Ng (Water Gnome), Joyce Lee Tung (Foreign Princess), Rebecca Chellappah (Witch Ježibaba) Ashley Chua, Rachel Ong and Wen-Yu Tseng (Water Spirits), Lara Tan (Turnspit), and Leslie Tay (Hunter / Gamekeeper), alongside the vocal talents of Symphony Choralis, come be mesmerized by Dvořák’s timeless opera ‘Rusalka’ presented by New Opera Singapore.

Dvorak’s Rusalka plays on 19th and 20th August 2023 at Victoria Theatre. Tickets available from SISTIC