OPERA XXI / - there is no why here -
Andrea Molino
However, on reflection, in our globalized and multicultural world it seems impossible to give an objective, universally accepted definition of these two concepts. Following Hannah Arend, - there is no why here - describes ‘the fundamental problem of the nature and function of human judgement’, and the issue of responsibility. The production does not aim to provide ready-made solutions or statements, but rather to provide a multitude of different, contradictory contributions. Live video images, recorded by cameras on stage or by external webcams, form an organic counterpoint to the performance. The musicians play the video, which is part of the musical composition, like an instrument.
Production Muziektheater Transparant & Teatro Comunale di Bologna. Coproductie met deSingel Internationale Kunstcampus, Brussels Philharmonic, Operadagen Rotterdam. In samenwerking met The Institute For Living Voice, GRAME, centre national de création musicale, Lyon.
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Tickets: www.desingel.be
The creators
Andrea Molino
Composition
Giorgio Van Straten
Libretto
Wouter Van Looy
Direction
Ief Spincemaille
Set
Kurt D?Haeseleer
Daniele Naldi
Lighting design
Johanna Trudzinski
Costumes
Brussels Philharmonic, BL!NDMAN [sax] en [drums]
Musical performance