In times where many European opera houses are not allowed to open their doors due to Covid-restrictions, the Teatro Reál in Madrid stands out like a beacon. On 12 November 2020, the Madrilenian audience can experience the premiere of Dvořak‘s „Rusalka“ (production: Christof Loy), with an excellent cast: Under the baton of Ivor Bolton, Amik Grigorian, Eric Cutler, Karita Mattila, Maxim Kuzmin-Karavaev and Katarina Dalayman sing the main roles, for the further performances on 13/14/15/16/22/24/25/26/27 Nov. 2020, they alternate with Olesya Golovneva, David Butt Philip, Rebecca von Lipinski, Andreas Bauer Kanabas and Okka von der Damerau.