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Hedda Gabler
Chamber Opera in 4 acts

 

Work details

HEDDA GABLER is a chamber opera based on Henrik Ibsen’s play. The work explores psychological tension, agency, and power dynamics within rigid social structures. With a contemporary musical language and dramatic focus, it bridges classical dramaturgy with modern operatic expression.

Cast: Sop/Mez/Ten/Bar/Bass  

Orchestration: 1(picc/fl).0.1(clr/b.cl).0.-0.0.1.0-perc(1)-pf-str(1.0.0.1.0)

Duration c.95'

World Premiere: 25 January 2019  
Greek National Opera – Alternative Stage (co‑production with The Medium Project)  

Creative Team  
Music: George Dousis  
Libretto: Erie Kyrgia  
Conductor: Andreas Tselikas  
Director: Raia Tsakiridi  
Dramaturgy: Marina Mergou  
Movement: Korina Kokkali  
Lighting: Christos Tziogkas  
Set & Costume: Pavlos Thanopoulos

Cast  
Hedda Gabler – Julia Rutigliano / Irena Athanasiou  
Thea Elvsted – Gina Fotinopoulou  
Eilert Lövborg – Haris Andrianos  
Tesman – Michalis Psyrras  
Judge Brack – Giorgos Roupas

For inquiries regarding scores or future productions, please contact the composer.
Email: georgedousis@outlook.com

Hedda Gabler-opera, picture from the premiere

From left to right: Hedda Gabler, Tesman, Brack and Thea

Watch a curated excerpt (9’)
Type: Private / Unlisted
Description: A condensed selection showcasing the dramatic tension, musical language, and key moments of HEDDA GABLER.


 
Full performance of the opera (approx. 90 minutes) is available upon request for professional dramaturgical review.

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