Opera Parallèle Presents Philip Glass' Hybrid Dance-Opera Les Enfants Terribles in New Production Melding Opera, Dance and Film in Celebration of the Composer's 80th Birthday Year

In celebration of Philip Glass' 80th birthday year, Opera Parallèle (OP) is proud to present a new production of his 1996 hybrid dance-opera Les Enfants Terribles. This innovative work mingles opera, dance, and film in a unique and captivating way. The production will be performed at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music from May 26 to 28.

Under the artistic direction of Nicole Paiement and creative direction of Brian Staufenbiel, OP's production brings together an impressive team of artists. Guest choreographer Amy Seiwert makes her opera debut in this production, while media designer David Murakami adds a new layer of dimensionality with his innovative film and projected elements.

Based on Jean Cocteau's 1929 novel of the same name, Les Enfants Terribles explores the transformative power of imagination. The story delves into the world of two siblings who use their fantasies to cope with the harsh realities of life. Glass' score seamlessly blends opera and dance music, creating a unique sonic landscape that perfectly complements the production's multimedia elements.

OP's production represents the company's second opera by Philip Glass, following Orphée in 2011. The show is supported in part by several esteemed institutions, including the National Endowment for the Arts, The Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Grants for the Arts/General Fund Portion of the San Francisco Hotel Tax Fund, and the UC Santa Cruz Arts Research Institute.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience Opera Parallèle's innovative production of Philip Glass' Les Enfants Terribles. A pre-performance talk will be given one hour before each performance by Dr. 'Dr.'s name', providing valuable insight into the production and its creative process.

Performances will take place on Friday, May 26 at 7:30 pm; Saturday, May 27 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm; and Sunday, May 28 at 2 pm. The San Francisco Conservatory of Music is located at 50 Oak Street in San Francisco. Get your tickets now and be a part of this unforgettable celebration of Philip Glass' life and work!

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