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The Convert

Program

Wim Henderickx
The Convert
 
An experience not-to-be-missed! accentus will take part in the French premiere of The Convert at the Opéra de Rouen Normandie. This new piece by Wim Henderickx, a composer known to bring together eastern and western influences, is inspired by Stefan Hertmans’ novel The Convert. A young Norman noblewoman of the 11th century converts to Judaism for the love of a rabbi’s son: forbidden love, religious madness and a perilous journey from Rouen to Cairo depict the Middle-Ages in a phase of turmoil.
 
2h50 with interval

Cast

Laure Binon, Vigdis
Vincenzo Neri, David, Shipowner, Embriachi, Commander
Françoise Atlan, Lutgardis, fake Messiah, First desert Woman, Innkeeper
Luvuyo Mbundu, Rabbi Obadiah
Guido Jentjens Gudbrandr, Swindler, Rabbi Todros, Raymond, first armoured Man
Chœur accentus / Opéra de Rouen Normandie
Orchestre de l’Opéra de Rouen Normandie
Koen Kessels, direction
Richard Wilberforce, chef de chœur
Hans Op de Beeck, mise en scène, scénographie, costumes

Performances

  • May
    4

    20h00 - Rouen, Opéra de Rouen Normandie

  • May
    6

    18h00 - Rouen, Opéra de Rouen Normandie
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