Here’s how a culture vulture’s summer day by the lake could unfold: A guided tour through the architectural and artistic wonders of Kunsthaus Bregenz by morning, an afternoon unwinding at the waterfront with a glass of wine or two, and – as the sun sets on a picture-perfect day – a world-class opera performance on the floating stage.
The Kunsthaus Bregenz, a gallery of global repute, presents contemporary art throughout the year, often involving the building – itself a work of architectural art – being taken over by one artist. Meanwhile, during the festival season the regal “Hohentwiel” steamboat offers enjoyable trips on the lake like the good old days. All this can be easily fitted in prior to the evening’s performance of “Madama Butterfly” by the lakeside to round off a great day.
‘Madama Butterfly’ by Giacomo Puccini
The Japanese geisha Cio-Cio-San, called Butterfly, revels in happiness when the American lieutenant Pinkerton marries her. Their love culminates in an enchanting duet. Soon after, however, a warship takes the soldier back home.
It is a clash of worlds and values: while Pinkerton feels free and marries an American woman back home, Butterfly, full of love, hope and longing, waits for his return for three long years – together with their child. In her well-known aria »Un bel dì vedremo« she paints a glowing picture of the day that she will see her beloved husband again. Then, however, Pinkerton returns with his American wife and Cio-Cio-San makes an irrevocable decision.
Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly will be performed from the 19st of July until the 22th of August 2022 on the Seebühne in Bregenz. Enrique Mazzola, who was also responsible for the Rigoletto production, takes on the role of musical director. Stage Director Andreas Homoki leads an internationally renowned creative team. Michael Levine’s magical stage set with its subtle landscape paintings will bring Japanese flair to Lake Constance.
Trip duration
Approximately 12 hours
Number of participants
Minimum: 10
Recommended reservations
Guided tour through Kunsthaus Bregenz
Cruise on Hohentwiel
Tickets for the Bregenz Festival
