Opera under Kraaiennest metro station: ‘Do you hear that echo? I love it’
The third annual Opera under Kraaiennest festival will present a new street opera titled Blind date on September 26 under a metro station in Amsterdam. The production features local musicians and singers who perform without electronic amplification to utilize the natural acoustics of the urban space.
The third edition of the Opera under Kraaiennest festival will feature a brand new performance titled Blind date. The opera, composed and performed by local residents, tells the story of a woman navigating a first blind date near the metro station. Because the event takes place in a public transit space, organizers avoid electronic amplification or artificial lighting to embrace the natural acoustics and ambient sounds of the city environment. The piece features a soprano and a baritone accompanied by an instrumental ensemble consisting of a clarinet, bassoon, and cello.
Musician and composer the organizer aims to make opera accessible to the diverse neighborhood population. The music is described as tonal and melodic, ensuring the Dutch lyrics remain clear for the audience. Performances are scheduled for September 26 at 14:00 and 15:30 under the Kraaiennest metro station in Amsterdam-Zuidoost. The event is free and open to everyone, continuing an annual tradition that emphasizes community connection and spontaneity in an urban setting.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
