The Fisherman and his Soul
An operatic scena based on the short story by
Oscar Wilde
Music and libretto by Oliver Rudland
Throwing his nets out into the sea, a fisherman catches a mermaid by mistake and instantly falls in love. But in order to win the heart of his newfound bride he must relinquish the one thing he cannot sacrifice: his soul.
First Staged Performance:
31st July - 2nd August 2015
Théâtre de la Coupe d'Or, Rochefort-sur-mer, France
Director: Olivier Dhénin
Conductor: Lucien Julien-Laferrière
Lighting Designer: Anne Terrasse
Costume Design : Hélène Vergnes
Photos © Winterreise
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