Beethoven Wars - La Seine Musicale (2024) - Beethoven Wars - La Seine Musicale (2024)

Description

"World Premiere! For the first time at La Seine Musicale, the Beethoven Wars show brings together classical music with the manga universe and science fiction in an immersive space opera.
Immerse yourself in a manga box! A team of 20 graphic designers created an impressive spectacle for Beethoven Wars, mixing seinen manga with extraordinary landscapes worthy of Star Wars. Thanks to a giant curved screen, specially built for the occasion, the spectator will be immersed in the action.
On stage, more than 100 musicians and singers perform Beethoven's music and bring the images to life. Strong emotions guaranteed!”

History :

On a distant planet, Stephan and Gisèle face the end of a world devastated by war. Two enemy peoples embark on a space quest that will bring them back to Earth, at the end of epic intergalactic battles to the music of Beethoven. Will they succeed in bringing peace and harmony between men?
The story is loosely inspired by the librettos of Beethoven's two incidental musics, King Stephan and The Ruins of Athens.

More information is available on the official website of the Seine Musicale.