PHILIP GLASS: IN DER STRAFKOLONIE In the Penal Colony (2000)

In the Penal Colony (2000)

heute sind die Kantoren (‚Chasanim‘) mitreißende Entertainer

Everything was different in his new homeland: his new surroundings and the unfamiliar sounds inspired him

FANNY HENSEL née MENDELSSOHN (1805–1847)

Why are the roses so pale

PHILIP GLASS: IN DER STRAFKOLONIE In the Penal Colony (2000)PHILIP GLASS (*1937) In the Penal Colony (2000) Chamber opera based on the short story "In the Penal Colony" by Franz Kafka Daniel Grossmann, musical director Martin Valds Stauber, scenic design Isabel Barnes, costumes Vitor Bispo, Officer Liam Bonthrone, visitor Carolina de la Maza, dance The composer Philip Glass is known for the magnetic effect of his music; the JCOM brings his dark chamber opera In the Penal Colony to the stage of the Munich