New videos: The Visit of the Royal Physician

In this month, we are proud to present the spectacular DVD production of Bo Holten's opera "The Visit of the Royal Physician", built on a tragic love story from one of the most dramatic periods in the history of Denmark. View trailer and artists' interviews below.

Promotional trailer

Artists' interviews

Baritone Johann Reuter speaks about his role as Johann Friedrich Struensee, the de facto ruler of Denmark from 1770-72 who was also the lover of Queen Caroline Mathilde.  

Tenor Gert Henning-Jensen speaks about his role as the mad King Christian VI; one of the most controversial kings in the history of Denmark who never himself exercised royal power because of his mental illness.

Swedish Mezzo-Soprano Elisabeth Jansson tells about her interpretation of the role as the young Queen Caroline Mathilde, who was banished and divorced from the King because of her love affair with the royal physician, Johann Friedrich Struensee.

Dramaturge Eva Sommestad Holten talks about the staging of "The Royal Physician" and the task of transforming P.O. Enquist's bestselling novel into an effectful opera plot