World premiere of Peter Nordahl’s opera Herr Arnes penningar on September 18, 2024, at Folkoperan, Stockholm!
Based on Nobel laureate Selma Lagerlöf’s novel Herr Arnes penningar (The Treasure), this gothic opera tells the haunting story of a cursed silver treasure and a young girl’s perilous love. Set against the icy backdrop of Marstrand, the opera delves into themes of sisterhood, vengeance, guilt, and tragic fate. With Peter Nordahl’s evocative music and Sara Bergmark Elfgren’s powerful libretto, the audience is taken on a gripping journey through a tale of love, betrayal, and dark consequences.World premiere of new opera “Herr Arnes penningar”!
