The Rite of Spring (Glorification of the Chosen One)
Characters from Haitian folklore come to life telling their story of ritual, ceremony and celebration. All wait to be overcome by the female spirit Erzuli. Who will be chosen? Internationally-acclaimed Haitian choreographer Jeanguy Saintus reimagines Stravinsky's Rite of Spring in Opera North’s first ever collaboration with the contemporary dance ensemble Phoenix Dance Theatre. Set to Stravinsky’s ground-breaking score, Saintus’ fresh interpretation subverts the original narrative’s notion of female sacrifice and approaches the work through his own roots, creating a shared vodou experience with the dancers.
A Young Artist's Journey
OperaVision supports emerging artists as they embark on careers in opera and dance. In this two part short documentary, we follow the young tenor Leonardo Sánchez on his very personal journey to the stage, supported along the way by OperaVision-partner Opera for Peace who commissioned this fascinating insight in his influences, highs, lows and big breaks.