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World Premiere of Thierry Pècou and Alice Kudlak's Opera, O Future at the Théâtre de Caen

Jun. 28, 2024

On June 19-21, the Théâtre de Caen presented Thierry Pècou and Alice Kudlak's chamber opera, O Future. Commissioned by the French State and Théâtre de Caen, the opera was performed by Ensemble Variances, the San Francisco Girls Chorus, and La Maîtrise de Caen, under the baton of Olivier Opdebeeck with stage direction by Alice Kudlak and Bernard Kudlak. Pècou explains the important social issues addressed in the opera:

"O Future is a militant work. Two groups of young people, one from San Francisco, the other from Caen/Normandy, meet. It's no longer a question of noting the damage caused by humanity to the earth, but of taking action. The children summon up the great forgotten wisdoms that teach us the need to be in harmony with the environment, such as Toltec mythology, Zoroastrianism and a San legend from South Africa. Two large choirs and their soloists, accompanied by a small ensemble, interact along a score steeped in traditional music: African rhythmic polyphony, gamelan, flamenco, in a growing tension leading to the dramatic question: O my Future, where have you gone?"


Trailer: O Future at the Théâtre de Caen

To learn more about Thierry Pècou, visit schott-music.com.

Thierry Pècou
O Future (2023-24)
chamber opera
libretto (Fr, Eng) by Alice Kudlak
Soprano Solo, Alto Solo, Girls Choir, Boys Choir
1(afl).0.1.(bcl).asax(ssax).0-perc-epno(eorg).egtr(kazoo)-str(1.0.0.1.1)(all with kazoo)
60'

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