'Slow Man' The Opera
An operatic adaption of Slow Man by the composer Nicholas Lens, in close co-operation with J. M. Coetzee who wrote the libretto, was presented in world premiere on 5 July 2012 by the Malta Festival 2012 in Poznań, with the Opera Poznań Grand Theatre Wielki.
The opera has been written for baritone (Paul Rayment), mezzo-soprano (Elizabeth Costello), soprano coloratura (Marijana), two contemporary dancers, female choir and orchestra. J. M. Coetzee and Nicholas Lens attended the world premiere.
World premiere July 5, 2012 in Poznań, Poland
Poznan Opera House Orchestra and Choir
Lani Poulson, Elizabeth Costello
Mark S. Doss, Paul Rayment
Claron McFadden, Marijana
Conductor: Bassem Akiki
Stage Director: Maja Kleczewska
Light and Video Designer: Wojciech Puś
http://www.biweekly.pl/article/3800-and-we-break-down-ourselves.html
http://www.malta-festival.pl/index.php/en/aktualnosci/9,2,1,348,world-premi--re-of-the-opera-slow-man-at-maltafestival-poznan-2012
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