The Nine Jewelled Deer, a new chamber opera blending Buddhist storytelling, Carnatic improvisation, and intergenerational memory, made its world premiere last weekend at Festival d’Aix at LUMA Arles and continues this week with performances at Théâtre du Jeu de Paume on July 13th, 14th, and 16th. The opera will also be broadcast on France Musique on July 22nd at 8 PM (CEST).
This genre-defying work is the result of a unique collaboration between Civitella alums who met during the 2021 residency: conductor Sivan Eldar, writer Lauren Groff, and vocalist/composer Ganavya Doraiswamy. Together, they weave a deeply resonant and multidisciplinary narrative, drawing on ancient parable and contemporary form to explore compassion, memory, and transformation.
We congratulate Sivan, Lauren, and Ganavya on this extraordinary project and encourage our community to experience the performance in person or via broadcast.
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