Asian Influence
The opera has many Asian influences. The prologue and all past sequences (Exstasis’s dreams and vision) are told through anime. These sequences are projected onto the set. Other Asian influences include live taiko drumming, martial arts, and a Kuroko-style ensemble.
Read more about this topic: Paradise Lost: Shadows And Wings
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