Pierrot Lunaire
to
Gran Teatre del Liceu La Rambla 51-59, 08002 Barcelona
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Written in 1912 and based on the German translation of the Symbolist poems of Albert Giraud, Pierrot Lunaire is in many ways a transgressive work.
The music is atonal but not dodecaphonic, and though Pierrot is male, his role is usually sung and recited by a female voice. The Liceu has taken a new approach by inviting the countertenor Xavier Sabata to play the part.
On a set designed for the Foyer by the group Cube.bz, Xavier Sabata will recreate the atmosphere of a Berlin cabaret. Sabata, a deeply committed artist, delves into the depths of human emotion: the unwholesome obsession with a loved one, the decapitating power of the blade-shaped crescent moon, and Pierrot's hankering for his native Italy are all expressed through Sabata’s voice and acting skills.
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