Concert and Panel discussion around Medusa

Amazone & Chœur Cassandra Koor

In Medusa, librettist and director Lydia Steier depicts the psychological consequences of the rape suffered by her heroine... In collaboration with the non-profit organisation Amazone, La Monnaie is organising a panel discussion focusing on the topic of violence against women. In the presence of Lydia Steier, artists, researchers and specialists, will explore the myth of Medusa and its various (re)interpretations, including the opera’s libretto, 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.