Details

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. Commissioned by New Crowned Hope (Vienna), the Barbican Centre, San Francisco Symphony, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the Berliner Philharmoniker.

Cast/Performers

Eric Owens (baritone), Jessica Rivera, Russell Thomas (tenor)

Creatives/Company

Author: John Adams
Other(s): John Adams (text), Peter Sellars (text)
Translation: A K Ramanujan
Director: Peter Sellars
Conductor: John Adams
Company(s): London Symphony Orchestra, Schola Cantorum de Venezuela
Choreographer(s): Rusini Sidi (dancer), Eko Supriyanto (dancer), Astri Kusama Wardai (dancer)