Abduction of Europe

Description

The opera «Abduction of Europe» («7 Scenes of Irreversibility») draws on the ancient Greek myth of the abduction of Europe. Zeus approaches the young Phoenician princess Europe in the form of a white bull, gains her trust, and abducts her. This myth forms the central metaphor of the opera and serves as a starting point for an engagement with the history of Europe.
Europe appears as a female figure in different stages of life, from newborn to old woman. Each of these life phases also represents an era of European cultural history and draws a arc from antiquity to the present. Participants and additional information:
Johanna Greulich (Soprano); Clemens Hund-Göschel (Piano); Louisa Marxen (Drums); Katrīna Neiburga (Visuals)

Highlights

• Opera «Abduction of Europe» with Eunoia Trio
• Thematically addresses the ancient myth of the abduction of Europe
• Participants: Johanna Greulich, Clemens Hund-Göschel, Louisa Marxen

General Information

The opera «Abduction of Europe» thematizes the Greek myth of the abduction of Princess Europa by Zeus. It is depicted in different stages of life and reflects the European cultural history from antiquity to the present.

Location

Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland

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