Opera in 3 acts

Libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carré based on the tragedy by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Do we notice the moment when we lose ourselves?

Charles Gounod’s “Faust” is one of the greatest masterpieces of the operatic repertoire. For more than a century and a half, it has captivated audiences around the world, and now it returns to the stage of the Lviv National Opera in a new production.

In this interpretation, the legendary story unfolds not merely as a mystical tale of a pact with the devil. It becomes a reflection on the modern individual living through war, crises, moral challenges, and the daily choice between responsibility and the temptation of easy answers.

Today, Faust can be anyone who strives to achieve their goals at any cost, searching for answers to difficult questions, or seeks stability in an ever-changing world. The confrontation between Faust and Mephistopheles extends far beyond a personal drama, raising an urgent question for society: does a person have the right to destroy the lives of others in pursuit of their own desires?

This new production is brought to life by a team of leading Ukrainian artists. Its chief conductor is Ivan Cherednichenko, Musical Director of Lviv National Opera. The production is directed by the acclaimed Ukrainian theatre director Stanislav Moiseiev, Artistic Director of the Molodyi Theatre in Kyiv and creator of such celebrated productions as “Hedda Gabler”, “Hamlet”, “Mary Stuart”, “Don Juan”, and many others.

Together with set and costume designer Anna Shkrohal, they create a stage world in which the classic story acquires a powerful contemporary resonance. The creative team also includes chorus master Iryna Koval, choreographer Olha Semioshkina, and lighting designer Oleksandr Mezentsev.

“Faust” is a story about choice, responsibility and the price of human desires. It confronts questions that every generation must ask itself anew.

And the most important question remains unanswered: what price is a person willing to pay to fulfil their dreams and ambitions, and will they notice the moment when they lose themselves?