Sven-Eric Bechtolf

Scenic Director, Der Rosenkavalier

Sven-Eric Bechtolf has made his mark as an actor in Germany, winning the "Nestroy" Award for best actor of the year, and has worked with some of the biggest names in modern theatre, such as Ruth Berghaus and Robert Wilson. He has also previously worked with Cleveland Orchestra Music Director Franz Welser-Most as scenic director on Der Rosenkavalier in a wonderful production with the Zurich Opera House Orchestra, roles which will be repeated in their collaboration on that venerable Richard Strauss masterpiece during the upcoming Spring Festival featuring Richard Strauss: His Life ~ His Inspirations May 31 through June 9. Bechtolf talks on camera with Cool Cleveland's Thomas Mulready about his brilliant acting career, why he wants to change his name to Sven Ericson, and what it's like to collaborate with Robert Wilson, Franz Welser-Most and what he calls "the best orchestra in the world." http://www.ClevelandOrchestra.com

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