Als dat maar goed komt! Opera Anders

Theater Zuidplein

Opera Anders consists of two singers and a pianist with years of experience in opera. Together, they tell the story of Barrie and Sophie: two ordinary people who, just like everyone else, make mistakes in love. A relatable story full of jealousy, arguments, adultery, and hopefully love too, told with beautiful opera music.

Opera Anders Presents: Als dat maar goed komt!

Als dat maar goed komt! is an opera performance by Opera Anders, suitable for both experienced opera lovers and newcomers who want to get acquainted with opera. The performance tells a relatable story about two ordinary people who, just like everyone else, make mistakes in love. Arias and duets from well-known operas are woven into a story about jealousy, arguments, adultery and the search for love. The music is sung in German, Italian and French. In between, the pianist provides explanations, so that the story is easy to follow.

About the artists

Opera Anders consists of soprano Mignon Bologna, baritone Marijn Zwitserlood and pianist and narrator Jelena Popovic. Mignon and Marijn know each other from their time at the conservatory in The Hague. Both have performed solo roles with various opera companies in the Netherlands. Jelena studied piano in her native country Serbia and in the Netherlands. She is a permanent pianist at The European School of Ballet and at the educational department of De Nationale Opera. In addition, she works as a freelancer on various musical projects.