What can you expect? At Operakafé you will be served a varied program with known and unknown gems from opera and musicals, in relaxed and pleasant surroundings.

Mezzo-soprano, Maria Dale Johannessen she/her, and soprano, Therese-Angelle Khachik they/them - just returned from their UK debut where they performed 'The Merry Wives of Windsor - a guerrilla opera' at Grimeborn Opera Festival. @skeivestemmer

"The Merry Wives of Windsor have, in fact, every right to be glad, cheerful and even a little bit euphoric. Because not only has this production done justice to Otto Nicolai’s singspiel magnum opus – it’s been taken to a whole new level through a most remarkable performance." Guillermo Nazara First Night Magazine

"Joining Heydorn are Therese-Angelle Khachik and Mara Dale Johannessen as Mrs Ford and Mrs Page respectively. Hilariously bantering back and forth and with fantastic voices to suit, they are a classic pair. Khachik especially serves soprano sensationalism, filling the Arcola with her incredible voice with clarity and lyricism that most sopranos would kill for." Raphael Kohn, All That Dazzles

.“Underpinning the additional musical adornments (mentioned above) which make this a more queerly vocal rendition are the singers’ solid, conventional musicianship". ... "Cheerful interaction between the performers, and a vivaciously radical reimagining of the opera offers the chance for a stimulating re-engagement with a work not now often seen in the UK.” Classical source Curtis Rogers 20.7.23

Kor Hen
Leader Mette Thobro and Conductor Snorre Sletten

Kor Hen is a very active queer choir that is open to everyone regardless of gender, sexuality, singing level and previous choir experience. They sing different types of music, with a focus on popular music, and work actively for the queer community in Trondheim by creating a safe space for like-minded people. Rehearsals take place at Åsveien school and resource center every Thursday at 18.30-21:00. The choir was established in 2017 under the auspices of FRI Trøndelag and conducted by Snorre Sletten. They welcome new members! Knut Erik Jensen, he/ham - pianist, composer, repetiteur lives in Selbu and is a permanently employed university lecturer for piano students at NTNU, Department of Music, where he also received his Master's degree in performing piano. He is the artistically responsible teacher for the piano class at the Saturday school in Trondheim. Knut Erik has for many years been a sought-after musician in Trøndelag, not least in opera as an accompanist and repetiteur, where he is used regularly by Trondheim Symphony Orchestra and Opera Trøndelag Published Marcus Paus, Requiem Trisyn The teacher who did not stay, with Knut Stiklestad Since 2007, he has played close to 200 concerts in the United States, mostly as a solo artist, but also with singers and as a soloist with orchestras. This has also resulted in 2 recordings of Norwegian piano music. He has a very versatile background from several genres and instruments. Knut Erik is an extremely active and productive musician, who has been musically responsible and collaborated with Skeive Stemmer for the past 3 years. He is now working on an exciting new opera - The System with Opera Collective, which will premiere in Trondheim this fall!

This event is a collaboration between Trondheim Pride, Skeive Stemmer, Kor Hen, Rosendal Teater, Rosendal Kafe and Operavennforening.

We offer reduced ticket prices to students, honors and opera friends. We have elevator access - and accept accompanying proof, as it is notified in advance.

Please contact us if you need assistance, or if you wish to join the Opera Friends Association. operavennforening@gmail.com