A contemporary opera that plays like ‘a psychological thriller’. Assistant Conductor, Edo Frenkel, delves into the unique staging and music of Kaija Saariaho’s highly anticipated new production – Innocence. Set in modern-day Finland, the opera portrays the unraveling of a wedding celebration as the suppressed memories of a collective tragedy resurface. Innocence premieres on 17 April. Tickets available from just £6 here: https://bit.ly/3ZW9Ipk | Royal Ballet And Opera
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A contemporary opera that plays like ‘a psychological thriller’. Assistant Conductor, Edo Frenkel, delves into the unique staging and music of Kaija Saariaho’s highly anticipated new production – Innocence. Set in modern-day Finland, the opera portrays the unraveling of a wedding celebration as the suppressed memories of a collective tragedy resurface. Innocence premieres on 17 April. Tickets available from just £6 here: https://bit.ly/3ZW9Ipk | Royal Ballet And Opera
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Innocence, Kaija Saariaho's shattering new opera, is only weeks away. In present-day Finland, a wedding celebration falls apart as the suppressed memories of a collective tragedy resurface... Described by the New York Times as 'the most powerful work of her [Kaija Saariaho] five-decade career', it's a production not to be missed. Director Simon Stone (Phaedra – National Theatre) and conductor Susanna Mälkki make their Royal Opera House debuts. On the main stage from 17 Apr–4 May. Tickets from ju
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Innocence, Kaija Saariaho's shattering new opera, is only weeks away. In present-day Finland, a wedding celebration falls apart as the suppressed memories of a collective tragedy resurface... Described by the New York Times as 'the most powerful work of her [Kaija Saariaho] five-decade career', it's a production not to be missed. Director Simon Stone (Phaedra – National Theatre) and conductor Susanna Mälkki make their Royal Opera House debuts. On the main stage from 17 Apr–4 May. Tickets from ju
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Join Assistant Director Louise Bakker on a tour of the incredible set from Kaija Saariaho's latest opera, ‘Innocence’! This two-storey set is built on a revolver that rotates fully 360 degrees! The rooms are constantly transforming into different environments following two separate timelines. The set even includes a functional kitchen sink and oven! Don’t miss your chance to see Innocence. Book tickets from just £6 here: https://bit.ly/3ZW9Ipk | Royal Ballet And Opera
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Join Assistant Director Louise Bakker on a tour of the incredible set from Kaija Saariaho's latest opera, ‘Innocence’! This two-storey set is built on a revolver that rotates fully 360 degrees! The rooms are constantly transforming into different environments following two separate timelines. The set even includes a functional kitchen sink and oven! Don’t miss your chance to see Innocence. Book tickets from just £6 here: https://bit.ly/3ZW9Ipk | Royal Ballet And Opera
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🎭 There's not long to go until Innocence opens on the Main Stage, making its long-awaited UK debut! Kaija Saariaho's shattering new opera opens on 17 April – Tickets from just £6, book here: https://www.roh.org.uk/tickets-and-events/innocence-by-simon-stone-details?utm_source=organic_social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_content=vid&utm_campaign=innocence | Royal Ballet And Opera
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Innocence by Kaija Saariaho, Sofi Oksanen and Aleksi Barrière opens June 1 and closes June 21. visit https://bit.ly/49s71k9 to learn more and purchase tickets. | San Francisco Opera
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As San Francisco Opera prepares for the American premiere of Kaija Saariaho, Sofi Oksanen and Aleksi Barrière’s Innocence, we wanted to explore our illustrious history of important world premieres, American premieres, commissions, and co-commissions. Read more of the article here: https://www.sfopera.com/blog/2024/04/looking-back-at-important-premieres-and-commissions-at-san-francisco-opera/ Innocence is on stage June 1 - 21. Learn more & buy tickets at https://www.sfopera.com/operas/innocence/
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