Operetta

An opera show built from sketches that begins with an abandoned piano on an empty stage. Works from the operatic repertoire are combined with characters connected to the world of theatre.

An abandoned piano on an empty stage is the starting point of this production, from which characters from the world of theatre gradually emerge: stagehands, lighting designers, tailors, directors, actors and actresses. Aided by some of the most famous operas, they perform overtures, arias and choruses in the form of sketches that follow one another throughout the performance.

The journey alternates between stories of love and heartbreak, a tribute to bel canto, a race involving many sports, musicians who use their bodies as instruments, dancers, giants and puppets. The characters act as guides on this journey through opera and theatre, where music and stage gradually intertwine.

Dramaturgy and direction are by Jordi Purtí, and musical direction by David Costa. The singing is performed by the Cor del Teatre. The show is staged at the Teatre Auditori Cardedeu, a venue that hosts concerts and shows in this town.