When does the performance of King Roger begin?

The performance starts on 05.09.2026 at 20:00.

Where is the performance taking place?

At the State Museum of Egyptian Art in Munich, Gabelsbergerstraße 35, 80333 Munich.

How much are the tickets?

A specific ticket price was not clearly stated in the verified sources.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, the museum has an accessible entrance, an elevator, barrier-free pathways, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom.

Is there a note on duration?

The event is listed as an evening event from 20:00 to 23:00.

Who is responsible for the production?

The production is by Opera Incognita.

King Roger Unleashes Operatic Magic in the Egyptian Museum Munich

Name: KING ROGER by Karol Szymanowski
Start: 2026-09-05T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-05T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst

KING ROGER in the Egyptian Museum: Operatic Ecstasy between Myth and Present

Karol Szymanowski's King Roger unfolds an extraordinary stage experience at the State Museum of Egyptian Art in Munich: music theater between mystery play, opera, and oratorio, supported by a production that translates the conflict of order, seduction, and inner awakening into archaic imagery.

A Work between Reason and Ecstasy

The opera, premiered in 1926, is one of the rarely performed masterpieces of the 20th century. Opera Incognita understands the work as a multilayered cosmos of Impressionism, Expressionism, Orientalism, and archaizing sound colors. At its center is the Norman king Roger II, whose world is shaken by the appearance of a mysterious shepherd. The dramatic power lies in the tension between power and surrender, control and ecstasy.

The Production as Sensual Penetration of Space

Andreas Wiedermann presents the music theater with clear choreography and subtle visual language. The Egyptian Museum with its basement spaces becomes not just a backdrop but an atmospheric resonance space. The space deepens the theater atmosphere, the light models bodies and contours, and the acoustics carry the voices with special presence through the museum architecture.

A Unique Opera Format in an Unusual Venue

Opera Incognita is known for productions in extraordinary places. It is especially there that King Roger gains its particular tension: the distance between historical material world and contemporary perception shrinks. The audience experiences music theater closely, directly, and intensely, with an audience reaction that can range from concentrated silence to palpable enthusiasm.

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Conclusion: An Opera Evening for Explorers

King Roger promises an impressive opera evening full of musical power, intellectual depth, and strong pictorial strength. Those seeking music theater beyond the ordinary should experience this performance live.