The Wall Is Now An Opera

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The Wall Is Now An Opera

Postby Marsbar » Tue Apr 04, 2017 4:18 pm

Canadian composer turns Pink Floyd's The Wall into an opera

The Opera de Montreal is taking the rock out of “rock opera” with its ambitious interpretation of Pink Floyd’s classic double album, The Wall.

Another Brick in the Wall: L’Opera tells the story of Pink, a rock star who retreats into his mind to cope with the alienation of fame.

Roger Waters' lyrics provide the narrative backbone of the two-hour production but composer Julien Bilodeau has removed the album’s familiar rhythms and melodies in favour of timpani and a 50-person chorus.

The production is finishing up a successful run in Montreal and will be heading to the US soon.
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