Meredith Monk's Atlas Opera Premiered in Houston, Coming to Paris
Meredith Monk has created an opera titled Atlas, commissioned by David Gockley, director of the Houston Grand Opera. Following performances in the United States and Germany, the work will be presented at the Théâtre de l'Odéon in Paris. Philippe du Vignal outlines the narrative of Atlas, which centers on the family of young Alexandra Daniels, a character inspired by the renowned ethnologist Alexandra David-Neel.
Key facts
- Meredith Monk created the opera Atlas.
- The opera was commissioned by David Gockley, director of the Houston Grand Opera.
- Atlas has been performed in the United States and Germany.
- The opera will be presented at the Théâtre de l'Odéon in Paris.
- Philippe du Vignal wrote about the opera's narrative.
- The character Alexandra Daniels is inspired by ethnologist Alexandra David-Neel.
Entities
Artists
- Meredith Monk
- Alexandra David-Neel
- Beverly Emmons
- Philippe du Vignal
- Guy Scarpetta
Institutions
- Houston Grand Opera
- Théâtre de l'Odéon
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Locations
- Houston
- United States
- Germany
- Paris
- France