Based on real-life exchanges in his own home, the libretto for Intermezzo was written by Strauss himself, fictionalising his volatile relationship with his wife. Set in the 1920s, Intermezzo captures the flaws and foibles of high society with Oscar Wilde-like wit, and no small hint of irony.

The conductor Richard Storch and his wife, Christine, are not getting on. When Christine intercepts a love letter apparently addressed to her husband she leaps to the obvious conclusion, but has she jumped the gun? Flirtations with penniless barons, confusingly similar names, the mysterious Mitzi Meyer...it all adds up to some stormy misunderstandings and more than a little confusion.

This intimate and elegant comedy of manners maintains the full, rich sounds of Der Rosenkavalier and Salome. Marking Scottish Opera’s return to German repertoire for the first time since 2006, this new production has been created by an experienced team hand-picked by Music Director Francesco Corti: director Wolfgang Quetes, designer Manfred Kaderk and soprano Anita Bader. Roland Wood, a regular favourite on our concert stage, sings the role of Robert Storch.

Theatre Royal Glasgow

Sat 26 Mar 7.15pm

Wed 30 Mar 7.15pm*

Sat 2 Apr 2.15pm+

Intermezzo Unwrapped Tue 29 Mar 6pm

Festival Theatre Edinburgh

Thu 7 Apr 7.15pm

Sat 9 Apr 7.15pm*+

Intermezzo Unwrapped Wed 6 Apr 6pm

*Pre-show talk

+Audio-described performance/Touch Tour