Breaking the waves

Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek

May 28 , 30th, and 31st, 2023

Drawing inspiration from Lars Von Trier’s award-winning film, this opera by Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek won the International Opera Award for Best Creation in 2017. The outstanding cast gives a rare intensity to this opera where faith and love lead the heroine to swim against her community’s moral standards.

Musical direction, Mathieu Romano • Staging direction, Tom Morris • With Sydney Mancasola, Jarrett Ott, Wallis Giunta, Andrew Nolen, Susan Bullock, Elgan Llŷr Thomas • Orchestre de chambre de Paris

2h45 (including intermission) - Salle Favart

Performing in English, French and English surtitles.