Karita Mattila in Wozzeck at Covent Garden from 31 October – 15 November


Karita Mattila sings the role of Marie in Alban Berg’s Wozzeck. Sir Mark Elder conducts and Simon Keenleyside sings the title role of the poor soldier who tries to support his girlfriend Marie and their young son while battling mental illness. When the brutal Drum Major seduces Marie, Wozzeck is driven to violent action. The performance dates are 31 October and 5, 8, 12 and 15 November.