Hémon

If classical tragedies have survived from antiquity, it is because their themes of human nature are just as relevant to us today. With Antigone, Sophocles paved the way for an eternal discussion on the law of the Gods versus the law of humans, the hopelessness of trying to appease a broken heart and a broken society, and the conflict between national interest and moral duty. In other words, what happens when politics comes up against the most sacred aspects of humanity? 

Zad Moultaka (composer, visual artist) and Paul Audi (philosopher) deliver a fresh perspective on a timeless myth in this eagerly anticipated world premiere. Here, irreconcilable forces weigh down not on Antigone but her betrothed, Hémon. Unlike in the original play, Hémon does not commit suicide when his beloved Antigone is locked in a state of intransigence…

Music, Scenography, Stage and Costume director: Zad Moultaka
Libretto: Paul Audi
Conductor: Bassem Akiki
Premiere: March 20, 2021

Hémon world premiere will be broadcasted live on France Musique (Radio France) on March 20, 2021 at 8:00pm in the program “Samedi à l’Opéra”. 

https://www.francemusique.fr/emissions/samedi-a-l-opera

Unfortunately, the latest sanitary developments did not allow a reopening of the Opera national du Rhin, the 7 performances have been postponed till further notice. In French, subtitles French-German Duration: 1h28’

Opera – Opéra national du Rhin – Arsmondo Lebanon Festival