“Kateryna,” a new opera by Ukrainian composer Alexander Rodin, was scheduled to premiere in Odessa at the end of March 2022. Then Russia invaded Ukraine and the opera house had to temporarily close down. Against all odds, rehearsals resumed in the summer. Directed by Oksana Taranenko, the production celebrated its opening night on September 17 (a recording will be available on the French-German television station ARTE Concert from February 24). Recently, Taranenko visited Berlin, and I met her for coffee. She spoke with warmth and honesty, and gave me a hug as we said goodbye.
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