Rosmersholm: Schauspiel in vier Aufzügen

Set against the looming walls of an old Norwegian manor, the story opens on a quiet summer evening. In the spacious, fireplace‑lit drawing‑room, Rebekka weaves a white shawl while the house’s lingering presence feels almost palpable. Through whispered conversation with the housekeeper, hints of recent tragedy and the weight of ancestral expectations begin to surface, as the distant sounds of a pastor’s approach stir a subtle unease.

The characters—Rebekka, the devoted housekeeper, and the absent yet suggested pastor—are drawn into a web of personal and communal memory. Their dialogue hints at secrets hidden within the estate’s portraits and corridors, and the atmosphere crackles with the anticipation of change. Listeners are invited into a world where the past clings to the present, setting the stage for a psychological drama that explores duty, belief, and the restless yearning for renewal.