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Die Tote Stadt is a distinguished performer whose work bridges early 20th-century opera with contemporary interpretations. Rooted in the legacy of Erich Wolfgang Korngold and librettist Paul Schott, the project draws on the haunting story of Bruges-la-Morte by Georges Rodenbach. Since its world premiere in Hamburg and Cologne on December 4, 1920, Die Tote Stadt has evolved into a dynamic presence on modern stages and concert halls, celebrated for its expressive music-drama and meticulous performance craft.