Overview

• The opera 'Die dunkle Seite des Mondes,' inspired by the relationship between Wolfgang Pauli and Carl Gustav Jung, premiered at Hamburgische Staatsoper on May 18, 2025.
• Kent Nagano conducted the performance with the Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg, marking the conclusion of his decade-long tenure as music director.
• The production, directed by the Irish collective Dead Centre, featured Thomas Lehman as Dr. Kieron and Bo Skovhus as Meister Astaroth in vocally demanding roles.
• Critical reviews are sharply divided: Stern praised the opera's orchestration and vocal performances, while WELT criticized its length, redundancy, and unfinished feel.
• The opera is set for a broader audience with an ARD television broadcast scheduled for May 24, 2025.