Chamber opera

A Chamber Opera is an opera with a small number of contributors. The number of singers is usually not more than five. The orchestra is limited to a chamber orchestra. The stage is often small, which can contribute to a more intimate atmosphere.

The term chamber opera was invented in the 1940s by Benjamin Britten. The Rape of Lucretia (1946 ) was the first opera of its kind

In addition, the expression of chamber opera is also used for smaller operatic works of baroque music, which manage with a small orchestra.

Chamber opera companies in German-speaking

Chamber operas have been or are in the German-speaking area of permanent venues, such as in Hamburg ( Alley Theatre and Opernloft ), played Neuburg an der Donau, Veitshoechheim and Vienna. Ensembles without permanent venue dedicated to the primary chamber opera, among other things exist in Augsburg, Berlin, Frankfurt, Cologne and Munich. Named after the chamber opera festival in Rheinberg takes place every summer.