Johanna Rudström in the role of Sigrid!
This gothic opera, with music by Peter Nordahl and libretto by Sara Bergmark Elfgren based on Selma Lagerlöf's story, explores themes of deep sisterhood, perilous first love, revenge, guilt, and untimely death.
The production is directed by Tobias Theorell, with set and costume design by Magdalena Åberg. Henrik Schaefer will conduct the premiere, while for the remaining performances, the conducting duties will alternate between Schaefer and the Norwegian conductor Cathrine Winnes.
Photo by Mats Bäcker.