Librettist: Miguel Mesquita da Cunha & João Pedro Oliveira
Date: 2023
Language: Portuguese
Duration: 60 minutes
Small-scale
Ana: mezzo-soprano
Miguel: baritone
Dancer
Vc | Cb | Perc | Elec
Score: Portuguese Opera Portal
In a café (in Paris), two characters converse with each other about what is fundamental in artistic creation. One represents rationality, objectivity, planning; the other represents pure intuition, the visceral nature of the moment of creation.
In their discussion, they present arguments, doubts, and suggestions. Will they reach a consensus? Who will prevail? The performance will take place in a café setting, where, in addition to the cast, members of the audience (8 to 10 people) will be seated; these involuntary participants will witness the action in loco and may be called upon for some interaction.
Date: 2024
Venue: O’culto da Ajuda, Lisbon
Stage Director: Élio Correia
Music Director: Brian MacKay
Cast: Patrícia Silveira, Luís Rendas Pereira, Carla Ribeiro and Duo Contracello