Philip Glass / Léo Warynski / Lucinda Childs
Satyagraha

Inspired by the life of Mahatma Gandhi, Satyagraha is one of the great operatic moments of the late 20th century. Philip Glass, known for his minimalist style, deploys a completely new orchestral language.

The second part of Philip Glass's trilogy devoted to some of history's major figures, Satyagraha was born in a period marked by apartheid and racial discrimination. Here, the american composer focuses on the concept of non-violent resistance to injustice, satyagraha, developed by Gandhi during his long stay in South Africa. From Tolstoy to Martin Luther King, a whole constellation of thinkers who influenced Gandhi or were nourished by his example enter the scene, for a veritable ode to non-violence. For this new production, Léo Warynski and Lucinda Childs, long-time friends of Philip Glass, return after their memorable Akhnaten. A milestone in the history of the lyric arts finally on the Nice stage.

With Satyagraha, experience an immersive journey created by Immersive Opéra, BK International, and videographer Etienne Guiol.

Show in sanskrit, surtitled in French and English.

Press talks about it!

"Among the most eagerly awaited shows of the season, one name stands out: Philip Glass's Satyagraha." France Musique

"The opera inspired by the life of Gandhi arrives in France with a very promising team [...]. A highly anticipated event, which will open the new season of the Opéra de Nice with great fanfare." Diapason

"Audiences will leave the theatre feeling that they have experienced something great that will make them reflect on the world and themselves." Olyrix

"On stage, theatre, songs, texts, lighting and music merge and find visual expression in the choreography of Lucinda Childs, a long-time friend of the composer." La Strada

Face-to-face

Interview with Léo Warynski, musical director, and Lucinda Childs, director and choreographer of this French creation.

Thursday, Oct. 2, 6pm
At the Opéra de Nice, Foyer
Free

On tour: Akhnaten at the Philharmonie de Paris

Join the Orchestre Philharmonique de Nice and the Chœur de l’Opéra de Nice for a concert performance of Philip Glass's opera Akhnaten at the Philharmonie de Paris.

Saturday 25 October, 8pm
Philharmonie de Paris
Musical direction: Léo Warynski
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