When does the premiere take place?

The premiere is on February 26, 2027, at 7:00 PM in the Peace Church in the Sanssouci Palace Park.

What is the entrance fee?

Tickets start at 20 Euros; higher categories are available depending on the price group.

How long is the performance?

The running time is approximately 2 hours without an intermission.

Is the venue accessible?

The KAP points to a barrier-free access and additional information regarding the Peace Church; however, a non-barrier-free access is mentioned for the production.

Where can I buy tickets?

Tickets are available through the box office of the Hans Otto Theater as well as by phone and at the evening box office.

Where is the venue located?

The Peace Church is located at Grünen Gitter 3, 14469 Potsdam, in the Sanssouci Palace Park.

Handel's The Resurrection Ignites Baroque Drama in Potsdam's Peace Church

Name: The Resurrection
Start: 2027-02-26T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-02-26T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Friedenskirche im Schlosspark Sanssouci

Handel's Resurrection as a Baroque Stage Experience in Potsdam

With the premiere of Georg Friedrich Handel's The Resurrection, the Potsdam Winter Opera 2027 opens a space between devotion and dramatic tension. In the Peace Church in the Sanssouci Palace Park, baroque sonority meets a production by Annika Nitsch, who, under the musical direction of Konrad Junghänel, reveals the existential weight of the work. The production is a co-production of the Kammerakademie Potsdam and the Hans Otto Theater. ([kammerakademie-potsdam.de](https://www.kammerakademie-potsdam.de/programm/potsdamer-winteroper/?utm_source=openai))

A Work Between Oratorio and Opera

Handel's work, premiered in Rome in 1708, belongs to those scores that are only incompletely captured by the term oratorio. Between contemplation and theatrical fury, a dialogue unfolds between angels and devils, between grief, hope, and triumph. It is precisely this tension that makes the piece so appealing on stage: It sounds spiritual yet has a deeply dramatic effect. ([kammerakademie-potsdam.de](https://www.kammerakademie-potsdam.de/event/la-resurrezione/?utm_source=openai))

Musical Power, Scenic Precision

The KAP announces a baroque interpretation for the production with a distinct scenic handwriting. Konrad Junghänel, a recognized specialist in historically informed performance practice, shapes the musical flow, while Annika Nitsch translates the conflicts of the characters into clear theatrical movement. The result promises not a museum piece, but a vibrant stage experience with acoustics, lighting mood, and a carefully conducted acting in the musical space. ([kammerakademie-potsdam.de](https://www.kammerakademie-potsdam.de/event/la-resurrezione/?utm_source=openai))

Peace Church: Sacred Place, Strong Atmosphere

The Peace Church Sanssouci at Grünen Gitter 3 in Potsdam provides a special setting for this Winter Opera. The location is situated in the Sanssouci Palace Park, is accessible via Luisenplatz-North/Park Sanssouci, and has paid parking spaces at Parking P1 – An der Historischen Mühle. At the same time, the KAP points out a barrier-free access and refers to further information on the accessibility of the Peace Church; however, according to the production site, the access is not barrier-free. For the stage, this space means a rare density of history, architecture, and theater atmosphere. ([kammerakademie-potsdam.de](https://www.kammerakademie-potsdam.de/event-place/friedenskirche/?utm_source=openai))

What the Audience Can Expect

The premiere on February 26, 2027, marks the start of an entire Winter Opera series until early March. Those who engage with Handel's The Resurrection will not experience distant church music but a contemporary drama about death and life, about loss and hope. A performance that unfolds in the space of the Peace Church and immediately reaches the audience with baroque expressiveness. Secure your tickets now and experience this special cultural event live in Potsdam. ([kammerakademie-potsdam.de](https://www.kammerakademie-potsdam.de/event/la-resurrezione/?utm_source=openai))