Choreographer ⟩ Opera

ARIADNE AUF NAXOS by Richard J Strauss, directed by WIlliam Friedkin, Los Angeles Opera

  • “David Bridel’s hilarious choreography…” LA PRESS-TELEGRAM

DAS GEHEGE by Wolfgang Rihm, directed by William Friedkin, Bayerische Staatsoper

SALOME by Richard Strauss, directed by William Friedkin, Bayerische Staatsoper

  • “As staged by Friedkin and choreographer David Bridel, The Dance of the Seven Veils captured Salome’s madness, eroticism and necrophilia in a stunning performance.” MUSICAL AMERICA
  • “Astonishing – absolutely unforgettable.” THE GUARDIAN

THE SOLDIER’S TALE by Igor Stravinsky, directed by William Friedkin, Broad Stage

IL POSTINO by Daniel Catan, directed by Ron Daniels, Los Angeles Opera, Theater an der Wien (Vienna), Theatre du Chatelet (Paris), Bellas Artes (Mexico City), Cervantino Arts Festival (Guanuajato, Mexico), Teatro Muncipal (Santiago, Chile), PBS Great Performance Series, available on DVD

  • “A story with many levels and much incident… aided by David Bridel’s unobtrusive and naturalistic choreography.” THE HUFFINGTON POST