Damya
Second part of the trilogy Damya
is a contemporary opera created by Benjamin Hamon, for 5 singers, two
musicians and tape. It was created on the 26th of May 2009 at the
Espace culturel Picasso (Longueau)
Damya
was presented at the theater Le Palace (Montataire) after a period of
residence, and then presented in the following theaters :
Théâtre du Chevalet (Noyon), Centre culturel Jacques Tati (Amiens),
Salle André Pommery (Clermont de l’Oise), Salle Alain Bashung (Mouy).
photo : Gilles Regnier
Statement of intent
Damya
is a transdisciplinary work, with a theatral approach. This creation
also uses video. This opera extends thus the musical and visual
conception of the previous opera. It also combines european and
oriental musics.
What is this opera about ?
This opera shows the way the relationships between the main characters evolve, till the expected end : a departure.
Cast
Aurore Ugolin, soprano
Valéria Altaver, soprano
Geoffroy Heurard, baryton
Xavier Legasa, baryton
Thill Mantero, baryton
Staging Benjamin Hamon en collaboration avec Véronique Samakh
Scénography / costumes Jérôme Kaplan
Collaboration on costumes Chantal Lallement
Light creation Olivier Oudiou
Vidéo Youssef Tabti
Decor's set Pascal Chatton
Stage management Florie Chapey
Sound engineer Ning Liu
Singing manager Bertille Monsellier, Thomas Amilien
