For the first time, Kerstin takes on the central role of Justine in Mikael Karlsson and Royce Vavrek’s powerful opera based on Lars von Trier’s acclaimed film!
First premiered at the Royal Swedish Opera in 2023, Melancholia now returns to the Main Stage with its distinctive sound world of orchestra, electronics, beats and surround sound. Andrea Molino conducts the Royal Swedish Orchestra and Royal Swedish Opera Chorus in Sláva Daubnerová’s production.
Performances October 3–19, 2026, Royal Swedish Opera, Stockholm.
Photo by Kungliga Operan / Sören Vilks.