Bluebeard’s Castle by Bartók: Behind each door, a deeper truth. What secrets do we keep from those we love… and from ourselves? This haunting one-act opera stars Thomas Oliemans and Deirdre Angenent, with Duncan Ward conducting the Philzuid. 🗓 From Opera Zuid on 9 May at 19:00 CET ➕ operavision.eu/performance/bluebeards-castle | OperaVision

17K views · 52 reactions | Béla Bartók's only opera, Duke Bluebeard's Castle, is a bloodthirsty fairytale, drenched in mystery. The story unfolds, as the opening of seven doors casts a light on the gruesome reality. The Budapest Festival Orchestra conducted by Ivan Fischer bring this dark and disquieting opera to Southbank Centre on 23 May. Tickets available here: https://goo.gl/3JKUEu | Southbank Centre | Facebook

9.2K views · 180 reactions | Soprano Angela Denoke and bass-baritone Gerald Finley star in Bartók’s haunting Bluebeard’s Castle, seen here in an excerpt from the final dress rehearsal. Paired with Tchaikovsky’s twisted fairy tale Iolanta, this eerie production returns to the Met tomorrow, Jan 24, through Feb 14:bit.ly/2MqDe2i | The Metropolitan Opera | Facebook

Last days to watch Bartók’s Bluebeard’s Castle! At Opera Zuid, director Kenza Koutchoukali —Rising Star nominee at The International Opera Awards— stages a gripping modern vision of Bartók’s one-act masterpiece. Watch until 9 November: https://operavision.eu/performance/bluebeards-castle | OperaVision