The Opera "Engel der Gefangenen" by Danish composer Jesper L. S. Nordin tells the story of German interpreter Hiltgunt Zassenhaus, and her role in saving the lives of thousands of Scandinavian prisoners at the end of WWII. This blog tells the story of the Opera, and guides you through the amazing stories that lie behind it.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Videos
Tage Severinsen returns home in May 1945.
To scenes from the opera, as realised at my May '13 Showcase. These videos do not show the scenes in their final form, but hopefully give a strong idea about what they'll end up becoming.
