My Fair Lady celebrates brilliant premiere in the Vienna Volksoper!

My Fair Lady celebrates brilliant premiere in the Vienna Volksoper!

A true spectacle has unfolded at the Vienna Volksoper! The musical classic "My Fair Lady" celebrated its highly expected premiere under the direction of Ruth Brauer-Kvam. In the main roles, the castle star Markus Meyer shone as Professor Henry Higgins and Paula Nocker as Eliza Doolittle. The new production impresses with a quick pace and removes superfluous scenes, so that the classic from 1956, which was often performed in a very long form, is now fresh and lively, as The crown reports .

The change of a flower seller

The story revolves around the flower girl Eliza, which is brought off the street by the phonetics -loving highgin to turn into a fine lady. Elisa dreams of a better life, but is powered by the complexity of the social classes and language, which brings exciting conflicts. With remarkable talent, Paula Nocker not only shows vocal skills in her glamorous debut, but also charmingly embodies the change from the shy flower girl to a self -confident lady, similar to Audrey Hepburn, as the Volksoper states. The acting achievements were praised as consistently convincing by the audience and critics.

The representation of Manuel Rubey is particularly noteworthy as a colonel Pickering, who demonstrates his comedic skill. Karl Markovics as a father Doolittle ensures laugh, while Marianne Nentwich fully fills the role as Mrs. Higgins. In particular, the scenes in Ascot, which are valued for their elegance, represent an emotional highlight. However, some criticism is aimed at the orchestra under the direction of Charlotte Corderoy, which could use a little more momentum in the dynamic moments. The grand finale in which Eliza Higgins leaves behind set a powerful line.

The Covid-related challenges of the past few years did not seem to have broken the creative energy, and the new edition of "My Fair Lady" shows that great dreams can remain alive even in difficult times. This staging is not only a tribute to a popular piece, but also a clear declaration of love for the strength and potential of transformation and self-realization, which inspires both the audience and the critics, such as The Volksoper supplemented .