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FULL BARABBAS (Maksimov) Biel 2023 Félix Le Gloahec, Ian Sherwood, Mira Alkhovik, Andrei Maksimov, Oscar Rey
Information on the Performance
- Work Title: Barabbas
- Composer: Maksimov Andrei
- Libretto: Vladimir Alkhovik/Helen Daniels Libretto Text, Libretto Index
- Venue & Opera Company: Volkshaus, Biel, Switzerland
- Recorded: April 14 & 15, 2023
- Type: Staged Opera Live
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS PERFORMANCE
Barabbas follows the well-known story of a people’s resistance against Pilate’s invasion of Jerusalem. Yet when Barabbas is due to be sentenced to death, his life is saved by another.
This new opera wrestles with revolution, sacrifice, love and conflict and reminds us how stories from centuries ago can have as much meaning now as they did then
Barabbas is a story that has no reference to nationalities. It is a story about people who are trying to find a place in this world and express themselves in every possible way. But what these people really have in common is a sense of loneliness. They talk about freedom and happiness, but they don’t know where to find it.
Yet at the end of the play comes someone who can explain that what matters most is themselves, without masks, prejudices and attitudes.
Human life is the greatest value. You just have to see this value in every person you meet on your way.”