Capriccio

Christopher White conductor 
Olivia Fuchs director 
Yannis Thavoris designer 
Jake Wiltshire lighting designer  

R STRAUSS Capriccio

A countess faces a romantic and artistic dilemma as a composer and poet debate the merits of their artforms and vie for her love. 

Premiered at the height of the Second World War, Strauss’ introspective and poignant final opera contemplates the creation of art, and how theatre and music ultimately mirror the ‘mystery of reality’.