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- Louise Alenius
Manualen (2021)
- Edition Wilhelm Hansen Copenhagen (World)
- vn; 2.1.2.1/3.0.2.1/timp.2perc/hp.pf/str(10.8.6.3.2)
- SATB; SA children
- 2S,Ms,Ct,T,B
- 1 hr 15 min
- Alenius, Louise
- Danish
Programme Note
Manualen is the story of an incurably suffering body finding peace.
The opera deals with the subject of euthanasia and is partially inspired by the debate regarding the convicted Danish physician Svend Lings’ “suicide manual.
Alenius creates a unique universe, transformed into a giant body with consciousness, pain and organs.
Scores
More Info
- Premieres at Copenhagen Opera Festival 2023
- 12th July 2023
- Copenhagen Opera Festival presents the world premiere of Josefine Opsahl's 'Hjem', Birgit Tengberg's documentary about Alenius' opera 'Manualen' and a concert with music by rediscovered composer Leopold van der Pals.
- Opera tells the untold stories. Three new operas by Opsahl, Tarkiainen & Alenius
- 2nd May 2022
- Forgotten stories. Repressed stories. Delicate stories. Three young women composers use their voice to bring untold stories to life.