"Oedipus: Sex with Mum was Blinding"
a hybrid opera libretto and direction by Elli Papakonstantinou, music composition by Julia Kent and Tilemachos Moussas
The piece draws from cognitive science and the myth of “Oedipus Rex” and was developed during the director’s visit at CCRMA. Originally designed for a cast of seven, this is an abbreviated version featuring a mix of live actors that are folded into an array of surreal cinematic environments. Through a series of scientific experiments, audience engagement plays an essential role in the execution of the piece. Atonal, electroacoustic compositions weave throughout the opera while Grammy nominee, Julia Kent, performs cello on stage in a constant stream of visuals and live action. A full production of the piece will take place in Athens at the Old National Opera House in September 2019 with the participation of cognitive scientists from the Warburg Institute, University of London.
Concept / libretto / direction: Elli Papakonstantinou
Music composition: Tilemachos Moussas and Julia Kent
Video art / real time video: Stephanie Sherriff, Hassan Estakhrian, Simona Fitcal
Real time audio: Barbara Nerness, Constantin Basica
Cast: Julia Kent (cello), Clement T. Bouden, Nassia Gofa, Anastasia Katsinavaki, Elli Papakonstantinou, Elena Margaret Sword Stalnaker, Doga Buse Cavdir
Cost: FREE