The Play of the Night
Music by Britta Byström and libretto by Peter Bäckström
Date
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Time
20.00 — 21.15
Location
The Studio Hall, Rosenoerns Allé 22, 1970 Frederiksberg C
Venue
Studio Hall
Entry Fee
A limited number of free admission tickets will be handed out in person at DKDM's reception from 10 January at 9-14 (while stocks last).
The Play of the Night is an opera in one act with music by Britta Byström and libretto by Peter Bäckström. The title refers to Penelope's nightly dreams, where she encounters images, goddesses and people. Her analysis of these dreams is reflected in her daily life: in her waiting for her husband Odysseus, who may never return from war, and in her impending life choices.
RDAM vocal and instrumental students are conducted by Ondrej Soukup. The production is directed by Peter Bäckström, with costumes by Sandra Åberg.
The opera has been commissioned by the Royal Danish Academy of Music with support from A.P. Møller og Hustru Chastine Mc-Kinney Møllers Fond til almene Formaal.
