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Inspired by The Magic Flute and its themes of magic and transformation, John Adams' new opera is based on a story from South India where magic is deeply woven into the fabric of legends and life. This ancient and beautiful story, is by told an international cast of singers, master Javanese dancers and the incomparable Schola Cantorum de Venezuela.

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Author: John Adams

What's On By Year ...

Archive listings for A Flowering Tree (2007)

Work type: Play.

T1244430108

Commissioned by New Crowned Hope (Vienna), the Barbican Centre, San Francisco Symphony, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the Berliner Philharmoniker.Other John Adams (text). Other Peter Sellars (text). Translation A K Ramanujan. Director Peter Sellars. Conductor John Adams. Company London Symphony Orchestra. Company Schola Cantorum de Venezuela. Performer Eric Owens (baritone). Performer Jessica Rivera. Performer Russell Thomas (tenor). Choreographer Rusini Sidi (dancer). Choreographer Eko Supriyanto (dancer). Choreographer Astri Kusama Wardai (dancer).

10 Aug 07 to 12 Aug 07

Barbican Centre, West End :: V371
listing details L01114662703

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