Resonances
Encounters around 'Medusa'
Opera is a timeless art form, but always firmly rooted in the present. From this conviction, La Monnaie invites you to further explore the societal issues at the heart of its opera productions in greater depth. Alongside the creation of Medusa, the urgent cause of ending violence against women will resonate in a series of workshops, encounters and other compelling events.
Panel talk and concert
Around Medusa
20.4.2026 • 19:30 • Amazone, maison d’associations pour l’égalité des genres
In collaboration with the non-profit organisation Amazone, La Monnaie is organising a panel discussion focusing on the topic of violence against women. Artists, researchers and specialists will explore the myth of Medusa from a historical and feminist perspective. The discussions will also feature a performance by the Chœur Cassandra Koor, who will sing a programme of protest songs championing the rights of women and gender minorities.
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Be[a]st
Workshop with the Collectif Meute
24 & 25.4.2026 • Studio 1 (La Monnaie Workshops)
Collectif Meute invites you to decipher the complex and fascinating mythological figure at the center of Medusa. Come, listen, support, and sing along in a vibrant stage setting, while discovering the capabilities of your own voice and redefining opera as a space for shared metamorphosis.
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Concertino
Songs by Iain Bell (I)
24.4.2026 • 12:30 • Grand Foyer
Iain Bell, composer of the opera Medusa, is a socially conscious artist who addresses important contemporary issues in his works. At this chamber music concert, mezzo-soprano Lotte Verstaen (MM Laureate), baritone Lucas Cortoos (MM Laureate) and pianist Florestan Bataillie will explore the theme of gender identity in his compositions.
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Inside the Music
Q&A with composer Iain Bell and Conductor Michiel Delanghe
29.4.2026 • 18:30 • Grand Foyer
What music would suit the contemporary revival of an iconic figure from Greek mythology? Between the first, hesitant sketches on a blank sheet of music paper and opening night, the creation of a new opera involves many stages. Composer Iain Bell and conductor Michiel Delanghe discuss this artistic process and reveal the secrets of the score through an accessible introduction and excerpts played live on the piano.
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The Gaze of Medusa - after Sylvia Plath
literary dialogues
6.5.2026 • 20:00 • Fiocco Room (La Monnaie Workshops)
During a literary evening organised in collaboration with Passa Porta, authors Hélène Frappat, Astrid Haerens and Ayşegül Savaş will engage in dialogue with Sylvia Plath’s poem Medusa and write their own (re)interpretation of the myth. The reading of these unpublished texts will be followed by a panel discussion and by a musical performance developed by Collectif Meute.
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CONCERTINO
Songs by Iain Bell (II)
8.5.2026 • 12:30 • Fiocco Room (La Monnaie Workshops)
In this second chamber music concert dedicated to the works of Iain Bell, soprano Emma Posman (MM Laureate), baritone Kamil Ben Hsaïn Lachiri (MM Laureate) and a La Monnaie Chamber Ensemble will bring his repertoire into dialogue with the works of Amy Beach and György Ligeti, offering rich insights into the sensitive and expressive world of the composer of Medusa.
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Drag Queen Opera Quiz
Medusa and empowering female characters
13.5.2026 • 18:30 & 21:00 • Fiocco Room (La Monnaie Workshops)
The flamboyant drag queen and singer Élysée Moon takes you on a light-hearted journey through the great female figures in the history of opera. Witches, monsters, seductresses and liberated heroines: these powerful, sometimes dangerous characters come to life through live-sung excerpts, anecdotes and interactive questions.Whether you’re a hardcore opera lover or a curious newcomer, enjoy an evening of fun facts, deep emotions and just plain fun!
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Open aftertalk
Medusa
17.5.2026 • Main Hall
Following the performance on Sunday 17 May, we invite you to join us at the parterre for a discussion with our General and Artistic Director Christina Scheppelmann, journalist Jasper Croonen, and members of the cast. This will be a special opportunity to talk about the opera and the behind-the-scenes of its creation in a relaxed atmosphere.
Concerts Chœur Cassandra Koor
17 & 19.5.2026 • Place de la Monnaie
From one mythological heroine to another, the echoes of a single voice resonate… Before the performances on May 17th (at 2.00 pm) and May 19th (at 7.00 pm), the Chœur Cassandra Koor, La Monnaie’s committed amateur choir, will present a programme of songs in defence of women’s rights and gender minorities during free concerts on the Place de la Monnaie.
