German Premiere of La Passion de Simone by Kaija Saariaho in Berlin
11th November 2015
© Priska Ketterer
La Passion de Simone is a modern oratorio for soprano, choir, orchestra and electronic. The Solo Soprano explores the life and work of the brave French philosopher Simone Weil by shining a light on her ideas, her social commitment and her radicalism in reacting to the social and political circumstances. The libretto was written by Amin Maalouf.
Performance details:
November 25 & 26, 2015 | Deutsche Oper Berlin
The same production of La Passion de Simone by Peter Sellars will be given at the 70th Ojai Music Festival in June 2016 together with the American premiere of Saariaho’s new opera Only the Sound Remains.
In May 2015 Schwetzinger SWR Festspiele hosts a composer portrait of Kaija Saariaho featuring prominent chamber, ensemble and choral works. Among others, her piece Sombre will receive its German premiere, and a visualized concert will be deviced be Jean-Baptiste Barriere. The three-part portrait will take place at Schwetzinger Schloss moderated by the composer.
