
Elisabeth Freyhoff
Soprano
„A real discovery of the evening was the particularly cheeky Serpetta, sung by the soprano Elisabeth Freyhoff. Freyhoff was exceptionally committed and lively in every situation, with a bright soprano voice that is ideally suited to the coloratura and the cunning and cleverness of this chambermaid who wants to raise her social status by marrying her employer, the Podestà.“
Detlef Obens // Das Opernmagazin
Biography
The German-Georgian soprano joined the opera studio of Deutsche Oper am Rhein in the season of 2024/25.
She made her debut at the MusikTheater an der Wien in 2023 as Serpetta in a production of W. A. Mozart’s „La finta giardiniera“ and has also appeared several times as a soloist at the Kammeroper München. Most recently, she sang Susanna in a German version of Mozart’s „Le nozze di Figaro“ there in 2023.
Elisabeth is currently a student at the Theaterakademie August Everding in Munich. Also in Munich, she completed her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Music and Theatre.
Elisabeth has been a scholarship holder of the Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes since 2020 and received a scholarship from the Deutscher Bühnenverein – Landesverband Bayern in 2021.

Calendar
E. Humperdinck’s „Hänsel & Gretel“
Taumännchen
27 Dec
Details
When?
27th December 2025
6:00 – 8:15 pm
Where?
Theater Duisburg
Neckarstraße 1
47051 Duisburg
Who?
Hänsel
Anna Harvey
Gretel
Heidi Elisabeth Meier
Gertrud
Romana Noack
Peter
Stefan Heidemann
Hexe
Florian Simson
Sandmännchen
Alexandra Urquiola
Taumännchen
Elisabeth Freyhoff
Chorus
Düsseldorfer Mädchen- und Jungenchor
Director
Andreas Meyer-Hanno
Conductor
Harry Ogg
Orchestra
Duisburger Philharmoniker
J. Bock’s „Anatevka“ | Chava
29 Dec
Details
When?
29th December 2025
7:30 – 10:45 pm
Where?
Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Heinrich-Heine-Allee 16A
40213 Düsseldorf
Who?
Tevje
Andreas Bittl
Golde
Rita Kapfhammer
Zeitel / Oma Zeitel
Anna Sophia Theil
Hodel
Polina Artsis
Chava
Elisabeth Freyhoff
Sprintze
Marla Rockstroh
Bielke
Carla Schwitzke
Jente
Romana Noack
Fruma Sarah
Alina Grzeschik
Mottel
Roman Hoza
Perchik
Florian Simson
Lazar Wolf
Günes Gürle
Fedja
Benny Meisenberg
Wachtmeister
Stefan Stechmann
Rabbi
Johannes Preißinger
Sascha
Andrés Sulbarán
Fiddler
Paula Wilkes
Director
Felix Seiler
Conductor
Katharina Müllner
Orchestra
Düsseldorfer Symphoniker
E. Humperdinck’s „Hänsel & Gretel“
Taumännchen
04 Jan
Details
When?
4th January 2026
3:00 – 5:15 pm
Where?
Theater Duisburg
Neckarstraße 1
47051 Duisburg
Who?
Hänsel
Maria Polańska
Gretel
Lavinia Dames
Gertrud
Romana Noack
Peter
Stefan Heidemann
Hexe
Florian Simson
Sandmännchen
Katya Semenisty
Taumännchen
Elisabeth Freyhoff
Chorus
Düsseldorfer Mädchen- und Jungenchor
Director
Andreas Meyer-Hanno
Conductor
Christoph Gedschold
Orchestra
Düsseldorfer Symphoniker
Weitere Vorstellungen
J. Bock’s „Anatevka“ | Chava
08 Jan
Details
When?
08th January 2026
7:30 – 10:45 pm
Where?
Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Heinrich-Heine-Allee 16A
40213 Düsseldorf
Who?
Tevje
Andreas Bittl
Golde
Rita Kapfhammer
Zeitel / Oma Zeitel
Anna Sophia Theil
Hodel
Polina Artsis
Chava
Elisabeth Freyhoff
Sprintze
Klara Perbix
Bielke
Frida Perbix
Jente
Romana Noack
Fruma Sarah
Alina Grzeschik
Mottel
Roman Hoza
Perchik
Florian Simson
Lazar Wolf
Günes Gürle
Fedja
Valentin Ruckebier
Wachtmeister
Stefan Kiefer
Rabbi
Johannes Preißinger
Sascha
Andrés Sulbarán
Fiddler
Carolyn Shen
Director
Felix Seiler
Conductor
Katharina Müllner
Orchestra
Düsseldorfer Symphoniker
E. Humperdinck‘s „Hänsel & Gretel“
Taumännchen
11 Jan
Details
When?
11th January 2026
3:00 – 5:15 pm
Where?
Theater Duisburg
Neckarstraße 1
47051 Duisburg
Who?
Hänsel
Anna Harvey
Gretel
Heidi Elisabeth Meier
Gertrud
Rita Kapfhammer
Peter
Stefan Heidemann
Hexe
Morenike Fadayomi
Sandmännchen
Alexandra Urquiola
Taumännchen
Elisabeth Freyhoff
Chorus
Düsseldorfer Mädchen- und Jungenchor
Director
Andreas Meyer-Hanno
Conductor
Harry Ogg
Orchestra
Duisburger Philharmoniker
E. Humperdinck’s „Hänsel & Gretel“
Taumännchen
18 Jan
Details
When?
18th January 2026
6:00 – 8:15 pm
Where?
Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Heinrich-Heine-Allee 16A
40213 Düsseldorf
Who?
Hänsel
Kimberley Boettger-Soller
Gretel
Anna Sophia Theil
Gertrud
Romana Noack
Peter
Richard Šveda
Hexe
Cornel Frey
Sandmännchen
Katya Semenisty
Taumännchen
Elisabeth Freyhoff
Chorus
Düsseldorfer Mädchen- und Jungenchor
Director
Andreas Meyer-Hanno
Conductor
Christoph Gedschold
Orchestra
Düsseldorfer Symphoniker
G. Verdi’s „Nabucco“ | Anna
20 Feb
Details
When?
20th February 2026
7:30 – 10:00 pm
Where?
Theater Duisburg
Neckarstraße 1
47051 Duisburg
Who?
Nabucco
Alexey Zelenkov
Abigaille
Marigona Qerkezi
Zaccaria
Liang Li
Ismaele
Jussi Myllys
Fenena
Kimberley Boettger-Soller
Abdallo
Florian Simson
Oberpriester des Baal
Beniamin Pop
Anna
Elisabeth Freyhoff
Chorus
Chorus of the
Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Director
Ilaria Lanzino
Conductor
Vitali Alekseenok
Orchestra
Duisburger Philharmoniker
Masterclass Concert
With Jonathan Papp
21 Feb
Details
When?
21st February 2026
7:30 – 8:30 pm
Where?
MAXHAUS
Schulstraße 11
40213 Düsseldorf
Who?
Singers
Elisabeth Freyhoff, Sopran
Charlotte Langner, Sopran
Katya Semenisty, Mezzosopran
Annabel Kennedy, Mezzosopran
Henry Ross, Tenor
Constantin Moţei, Bariton
Jacob Harrison, Bassbariton
Pianist
Ville Enckelmann
Direction
Jonathan Papp
Revival Premiere & role debut
R. Wagner’s
„Parsifal“ | 1. Knappe
28 Feb
Details
When?
28th February 2026
5:00 – 10:00 pm
Where?
Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Heinrich-Heine-Allee 16A
40213 Düsseldorf
Who?
Parsifal
Eduardo Aladrén
Amfortas
Bogdan Baciu
Kundry
Sarah Ferede
Gurnemanz
Hans-Peter König
Klingsor
Joachim Goltz
Titurel
Luke Stoker
Erster Gralsritter
Andrés Sulbarán
Zweiter Gralsritter
Jacob Harrison
Knappen
Elisabeth Freyhoff
Blumenmädchen
N. N.
Chorus
Chor der Deutschen Oper am Rhein
Director
Michael Thalheimer
Conductor
Christoph Gedschold
Orchestra
Düsseldorfer Symphoniker
Revival Premiere & role debut
W. A. Mozart’s
„Le nozze di Figaro“ | Barbarina
01 Mar
Details
When?
1st March 2026
6:30 – 10:00 pm
Where?
Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Heinrich-Heine-Allee 16A
40213 Düsseldorf
Who?
Il Conte Almaviva
Jorge Espino
La Contessa Almaviva
Sylvia Hamvasi
Figaro
Bogdan Taloș
Susanna
Anna Sophia Theil
Cherubino
Maria Polańska
Marcellina
Katarzyna Kuncio
Basilio
Florian Simson
Don Curzio
Henry Ross
Bartolo
Sami Luttinen
Barbarina
Elisabeth Freyhoff
Chorus
Chor der Deutschen Oper am Rhein
Director
Michael Hampe
Conductor
Vitali Alekseenok
Orchestra
Düsseldorfer Symphoniker
R. Wagner’s „Parsifal“ | 1. Knappe
15 Mar
Details
When?
15th March 2026
5:00 – 10:00 pm
Where?
Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Heinrich-Heine-Allee 16A
40213 Düsseldorf
Who?
Parsifal
Eduardo Aladrén
Amfortas
Bogdan Baciu
Kundry
Sarah Ferede
Gurnemanz
Hans-Peter König
Klingsor
Joachim Goltz
Titurel
Luke Stoker
Erster Gralsritter
Andrés Sulbarán
Zweiter Gralsritter
Jacob Harrison
Knappen
Elisabeth Freyhoff
Blumenmädchen
N. N.
Chorus
Chor der Deutschen Oper am Rhein
Director
Michael Thalheimer
Conductor
Christoph Gedschold
Orchestra
Düsseldorfer Symphoniker
W. A. Mozart’s „Le nozze di Figaro“ | Barbarina
21 Mar
Details
When?
21st March 2026
7:00 – 10:30 pm
Where?
Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Heinrich-Heine-Allee 16A
40213 Düsseldorf
Who?
Il Conte Almaviva
Bogdan Baciu
La Contessa Almaviva
Sylvia Hamvasi
Figaro
Bogdan Taloș
Susanna
Anna Sophia Theil
Cherubino
Maria Polańska
Marcellina
Katarzyna Kuncio
Basilio
Florian Simson
Don Curzio
Henry Ross
Bartolo
Sami Luttinen
Barbarina
Elisabeth Freyhoff
Chorus
Chor der Deutschen Oper am Rhein
Director
Michael Hampe
Conductor
Vitali Alekseenok
Orchestra
Düsseldorfer Symphoniker
R. Wagner’s „Parsifal“ | 1. Knappe
03 April
Details
When?
3rd April 2026
5:00 – 10:00 pm
Where?
Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Heinrich-Heine-Allee 16A
40213 Düsseldorf
Who?
Parsifal
Eduardo Aladrén
Amfortas
Bogdan Baciu
Kundry
Sarah Ferede
Gurnemanz
Hans-Peter König
Klingsor
Joachim Goltz
Titurel
Luke Stoker
Erster Gralsritter
Andrés Sulbarán
Zweiter Gralsritter
Jacob Harrison
Knappen
Elisabeth Freyhoff
Blumenmädchen
N. N.
Chorus
Chor der Deutschen Oper am Rhein
Director
Michael Thalheimer
Conductor
Christoph Gedschold
Orchestra
Düsseldorfer Symphoniker
Premiere, house und role debut
B. Britten’s „A Midsummer Night’s Dream“ | Helena
11 April
Details
When?
11th April 2026
7:30 – 10:30 pm
Where?
Theater Münster
Neubrückenstraße 63
48143 Münster
Who?
Singers
To be announced
Director
Cordula Däuper
Conductor
Golo Berg
Orchestra
Sinfonieorchester Münster
B. Britten’s „A Midsummer Night’s Dream“ | Helena
16 April
Details
When?
16th April 2026
7:30 – 10:30 pm
Where?
Theater Münster
Neubrückenstraße 63
48143 Münster
Who?
Singers
To be announced
Director
Cordula Däuper
Conductor
Golo Berg
Orchestra
Sinfonieorchester Münster
B. Britten’s „A Midsummer Night’s Dream“ | Helena
24 April
Details
When?
24th April 2026
7:30 – 10:30 pm
Where?
Theater Münster
Neubrückenstraße 63
48143 Münster
Who?
Singers
To be announced
Director
Cordula Däuper
Conductor
Golo Berg
Orchestra
Sinfonieorchester Münster
Revival – G. Rossini’s
„La Cenerentola“ | Clorinda
26 April
Details
When?
26th April 2026
6:30 – 9:30 pm
Where?
Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Heinrich-Heine-Allee 16A
40213 Düsseldorf
Who?
Angelina
Kimberley Boettger-Soller
Don Ramiro
Patrick Kabongo
Dandini
Roman Hoza
Don Magnifico
Günes Gürle
Clorinda
Elisabeth Freyhoff
Tisbe
Katya Semenisty
Alidoro
Valentin Ruckebier
Chorus
Chor der Deutschen Oper am Rhein
Director
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Conductor
Katharina Müllner
Orchestra
Düsseldorfer Symphoniker
B. Britten’s „A Midsummer Night’s Dream“ | Helena
06 May
Details
When?
6th May 2026
7:30 – 10:30 pm
Where?
Theater Münster
Neubrückenstraße 63
48143 Münster
Who?
Singers
To be announced
Director
Cordula Däuper
Conductor
Golo Berg
Orchestra
Sinfonieorchester Münster
G. Rossini’s „La Cenerentola“ | Clorinda
09 May
Details
When?
09th May 2026
7:30 – 10:30 pm
Where?
Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Heinrich-Heine-Allee 16A
40213 Düsseldorf
Who?
Angelina
Kimberley Boettger-Soller
Don Ramiro
Patrick Kabongo
Dandini
Roman Hoza
Don Magnifico
Güneş Gürle
Clorinda
Elisabeth Freyhoff
Tisbe
Katya Semenisty
Alidoro
Valentin Ruckebier
Chorus
Chor der Deutschen Oper am Rhein
Director
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Conductor
Katharina Müllner
Orchestra
Düsseldorfer Symphoniker
B. Britten’s „A Midsummer Night’s Dream“ | Helena
19 May
Details
When?
19th May 2026
7:30 – 10:30 pm
Where?
Theater Münster
Neubrückenstraße 63
48143 Münster
When?
Singers
To be announced
Director
Cordula Däuper
Conductor
Golo Berg
Orchestra
Sinfonieorchester Münster
Masterclass Concert
With Edith Wiens
22 May
Details
When?
22nd May 2026
7:30 – 8:30 pm
Where?
MAXHAUS
Schulstraße 11
40213 Düsseldorf
Who?
Singers
Elisabeth Freyhoff, Sopran
Charlotte Langner, Sopran
Katya Semenisty, Mezzosopran
Annabel Kennedy, Mezzosopran
Henry Ross, Tenor
Constantin Moţei, Bariton
Jacob Harrison, Bassbariton
Pianist
Ville Enckelmann
Direction
Edith Wiens
W. A. Mozart’s „Le nozze di Figaro“ | Barbarina
24 May
Details
When?
24th May 2026
6:30 – 10:00 pm
Where?
Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Heinrich-Heine-Allee 16A
40213 Düsseldorf
Who?
Il Conte Almaviva
Jorge Espino
La Contessa Almaviva
Sylvia Hamvasi
Figaro
Bogdan Taloș
Susanna
Anna Sophia Theil
Cherubino
Maria Polańska
Marcellina
Rita Kapfhammer
Basilio
Florian Simson
Don Curzio
Henry Ross
Bartolo
Sami Luttinen
Barbarina
Elisabeth Freyhoff
Chorus
Chor der Deutschen Oper am Rhein
Director
Michael Hampe
Conductor
Vitali Alekseenok
Orchestra
Düsseldorfer Symphoniker
Revival – J. Bock’s „Anatevka“ | Chava
29 May
Details
When?
29th May 2026
7:30 – 10:45 pm
Where?
Theater Duisburg
Neckarstraße 1
47051 Duisburg
Who?
Tevje
Andreas Bittl
Golde
Rita Kapfhammer
Zeitel / Oma Zeitel
Anna Sophia Theil
Hodel
Polina Artsis
Chava
Elisabeth Freyhoff
Sprintze
Klara Perbix
Bielke
Frida Perbix
Jente
Morenike Fadayomi
Fruma Sarah
Alina Grzeschik
Mottel
Roman Hoza
Perchik
Florian Simson
Lazar Wolf
Günes Gürle
Fedja
Valentin Ruckebier
Wachtmeister
Stefan Kiefer
Rabbi
Johannes Preißinger
Sascha
Andrés Sulbarán
Fiddler
Paula Wilkes
Director
Felix Seiler
Conductor
Katharina Müllner
Orchestra
Düsseldorfer Symphoniker
B. Britten’s „A Midsummer Night’s Dream“ | Helena
30 May
Details
When?
30th May 2026
7:30 – 10:30 pm
Where?
Theater Münster
Neubrückenstraße 63
48143 Münster
Who?
Singers
To be announced
Director
Cordula Däuper
Conductor
Golo Berg
Orchestra
Sinfonieorchester Münster
G. Rossini’s „La Cenerentola“ | Clorinda
03 June
Details
Where?
03rd June 2026
7:30 – 10:30 pm
When?
Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Heinrich-Heine-Allee 16A
40213 Düsseldorf
Who?
Angelina
Kimberley Boettger-Soller
Don Ramiro
Patrick Kabongo
Dandini
Jorge Espino
Don Magnifico
Güneş Gürle
Clorinda
Elisabeth Freyhoff
Tisbe
Katya Semenisty
Alidoro
Valentin Ruckebier
Chorus
Chor der Deutschen Oper am Rhein
Director
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Conductor
Katharina Müllner
Orchestra
Düsseldorfer Symphoniker
J. Bock’s „Anatevka“ | Chava
04 June
Details
When?
04th June 2026
6:30 – 9:45 pm
Where?
Theater Duisburg
Neckarstraße 1
47051 Duisburg
Who?
Tevje
Andreas Bittl
Golde
Rita Kapfhammer
Zeitel / Oma Zeitel
Anna Sophia Theil
Hodel
Kimberley Boettger-Soller
Chava
Elisabeth Freyhoff
Sprintze
Nora Kriele
Bielke
Mara Schneider
Jente
Romana Noack
Fruma Sarah
Alina Grzeschik
Mottel
Roman Hoza
Perchik
Florian Simson
Lazar Wolf
Günes Gürle
Fedja
Benny Meisenberg
Wachtmeister
Stefan Kiefer
Rabbi
Johannes Preißinger
Sascha
Andrés Sulbarán
Fiddler
Paula Wilkes
Director
Felix Seiler
Conductor
Katharina Müllner
Orchestra
Düsseldorfer Symphoniker
G. Verdi’s „Nabucco“ | Anna
14 June
Details
When?
14th June 2026
6:30 – 9:00 pm
Where?
Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Heinrich-Heine-Allee 16A
40213 Düsseldorf
Who?
Nabucco
Alexey Zelenkov
Abigaille
Svetlana Kasyan
Zaccaria
Liang Li
Ismaele
Jussi Myllys
Fenena
Ramona Zaharia
Abdallo
Riccardo Romeo
Oberpriester des Baal
Valentin Ruckebier
Anna
Elisabeth Freyhoff
Chorus
Chorus of the
Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Director
Ilaria Lanzino
Conductor
Vitali Alekseenok
Orchestra
Düsseldorfer Symphoniker
B. Britten’s „A Midsummer Night’s Dream“ | Helena
18 June
Details
When?
18th June 2026
7:30 – 10:30 pm
Where?
Theater Münster
Neubrückenstraße 63
48143 Münster
Who?
Singers
To be announced
Director
Cordula Däuper
Conductor
Golo Berg
Orchestra
Sinfonieorchester Münster
G. Rossini’s „La Cenerentola“ | Clorinda
20 June
Details
When?
20th June 2026
6:30 – 9:30 pm
Where?
Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Heinrich-Heine-Allee 16A
40213 Düsseldorf
Who?
Angelina
Kimberley Boettger-Soller
Don Ramiro
Patrick Kabongo
Dandini
Jorge Espino
Don Magnifico
Güneş Gürle
Clorinda
Elisabeth Freyhoff
Tisbe
Katya Semenisty
Alidoro
Žilvinas Miškinis
Chorus
Chorus of the
Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Staging
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Conductor
Katharina Müllner
Orchestra
Düsseldorfer Symphoniker
G. Rossini’s „La Cenerentola“ | Clorinda
28 June
Details
When?
28th June 2026
6:30 – 9:30 pm
Where?
Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Heinrich-Heine-Allee 16A
40213 Düsseldorf
Who?
Angelina
Kimberley Boettger-Soller
Don Ramiro
Patrick Kabongo
Dandini
Jake Muffett
Don Magnifico
Güneş Gürle
Clorinda
Elisabeth Freyhoff
Tisbe
Katya Semenisty
Alidoro
Žilvinas Miškinis
Chorus
Chorus of the
Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Staging
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Conductor
Katharina Müllner
Orchestra
Düsseldorfer Symphoniker
G. Rossini’s „La Cenerentola“ | Clorinda
17 July
Details
When?
17th July 2026
7:30 – 10:30 pm
Where?
Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Heinrich-Heine-Allee 16A
40213 Düsseldorf
Who?
Angelina
Kimberley Boettger-Soller
Don Ramiro
Patrick Kabongo
Dandini
Jake Muffett
Don Magnifico
Güneş Gürle
Clorinda
Elisabeth Freyhoff
Tisbe
Katya Semenisty
Alidoro
Žilvinas Miškinis
Chorus
Chorus of the
Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Staging
Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Conductor
Katharina Müllner
Orchestra
Düsseldorfer Symphoniker
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Reviews
„And then there’s Elisabeth Freyhoff, whos Susanna makes it clear why everyone wants this woman: enchanting, funny, with a powerful voice – you can only dream of a „Nozze“ with her.“
Anna Schürmer // Münchner Merkur
„Johanna Beier (Countess): touching strength. Elisabeth Freyhoff (Susanna): hymn-like timbre.
Egbert Tholl // Süddeutsche Zeitung
The duet recitatives of the two are a harmonious wonder.“
„[…] seiner Tochter, die von Elisabeth Freyhoff gesungen wird, mit großer und trotzdem mädchenhaft reiner Stimme, anrührend lamentierend und groß sich aufschwingend, damit unmittelbar berührend.“
Rainer W. Janka // OVB

W. A. Mozart’s „Figaros Hochzeit“ of the Kammeroper München | © Tobias Melle

World premiere of the musical theater
„s p u r e n“ as part of the Munich Biennale
© Jakob Schad

Philip Venables‘ und Sarah Kane’s „4.48 Psychosis”
© Cordula Treml

W. A. Mozart’s „La finta giardiniera” at the chamber opera of the
MusikTheater an der Wien | © Herwig Prammer
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