Inside the Music
Ali

The music of Ali is the result of a whole new approach to opera composition. In their score, Grey Filastine, Walid Ben Selim and Brent Arnold combine the propulsive power of electro beats and live percussion with the nuance of an orchestral sound and the raw, direct emotion of the human voice. It is music at the crossroads of different styles, influences and modes, able to express the most diverse landscapes and emotional states of Ali’s journey.

Four days before opening night, we welcome conductor Michiel Delanghe for an accessible introductory talk on contemporary opera composition, where the combination of digital software, pre-recorded soundscapes and live music offers limitless possibilities.