Ravel’s The Child and the Enchantments

EVENT DESCRIPTION

A young, mischievous child,
Toys and household objects in rebellion,
A one-act fantasy. 

As their inaugural production, Opera Box is proud to present Ravel’s surreal one-act opera. Expect the unexpected with Opera Box’s post-Christmas take on Ravel’s The Child and the Enchantments, in which a young mind journeys from chaos to understanding. 

Clocking in at just one hour, with reduced orchestration, and performed in English by some of Hong Kong’s most exciting voices, Opera Box strips The Child and the Enchantments to its essence, highlighting the tension between innocence and maturity. An opera to celebrate what has past and to welcome new beginnings. Suitable for both the opera-loving and the opera-curious.

The performance is approximately 1 hour without interval

29 Dec 2024 (Sun) 3:00pm / 7:30pm

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ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

Opera Box (OB) provides a platform for artists and theatre makers to collaborate on Classical music productions. We emphasize honesty and sensitivity, qualities often overshadowed in the grandiosity of a typical opera production.

We develop personal, compelling presentations that connect to the human experience. Opera Box aims to keep opera current and resonant, inviting listeners to experience operatic storytelling in new and meaningful ways. We incubate homegrown ideas and ensure our productions and collaborators are diverse, different and relatively accessible.

We are passionate about supporting local emerging artists and providing them with exciting performance opportunities.

We believe that there is no need to “dumb” works down, that quality speaks for itself.