Nina Šenk
canvas
Musical theater
Photo: Kunstuniversität Graz
The opera canvas is based on a literary source by Slovenian author Simona Semenič, who—together with composer Nina Šenk—is also responsible for the libretto. Through a change of perspective, the Don Juan story becomes a narrative of four women from different origins. The work presents their stories as a narrative kaleidoscope in a multilayered cross-fading of identities.
The four heroines are united by their love for the same man. He is the canvas for their dreams, desires, and longings; each sees something different in him. All the storylines converge in one moment: a young woman in the hospital takes her last breath. Nina Šenk uses a variegation of new sounds for maximum musical immediacy. Her composition transforms feelings into sound images that can—literally—be experienced physically.
Prize-winning work of the 8th International Johann Joseph Fux Competition for Opera Composition of the Province of Styria and the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz
A production by the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, the Institute of Music Theater, in collaboration with PPCM vokal and instrumental
In cooperation with ORF musikprotokoll
Further performances within the framework of abo@MUMUTH: 9.10., 10.10., 11.10., 18:00
8.10., 19:30
MUMUTH (György-Ligeti-Hall), House of Music and Music Theater (KUG)
Lichtenfelsgasse 14
8010 Graz ♿
22/11 euros
World premiere
Composition: Nina Šenk
Libretto: Simona Semenič
Singers: Melis Demiray, Lavinia Husmann, Laure-Catherine Beyers, Marija-Katarina Jukić, Ellen Kelly, Christine Rainer, Ana Vidmar
Instrumentalists: Studierende des Masterstudiengangs PPCM instrumental
Musical direction: Gerrit Prießnitz
Stage production: Ingo Kerkhof
Scenery and costumes: Katharina Zotter
Musical assistance: Santiago Padilla Ramírez
Assistant director: Camille Primeau
Production management: Alexander Irmer
Artistic supervision (singers): Holger Falk
Artistic supervision (instrumentalists): Dimitrios Polisoidis
Prize-winning work of the 8th International Johann Joseph Fux Competition for Opera Composition of the Province of Styria and the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz
A production by the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, the Institute of Music Theater, in collaboration with PPCM vokal and instrumental
In cooperation with ORF musikprotokoll
Further performances within the framework of abo@MUMUTH: 9.10., 10.10., 11.10., 18:00