“O Homem dos Sonhos” (The Man of Dreams) | António Chagas Rosa
4, 5 e  6 Fev, Teatro São Luiz - Absolute Premiere
Based on homonymous novel by Mário de Sá-Carneiro

“I’ve mastered dreams. I dream what I want. I live what I want.”
A mysterious and elegant man (incarnated by soprano Catarina Molder) unveils how he reached supreme happiness by transcending the barrier of dreams, overcoming the fastidious routine of life, living everything he dreamt...

In absolute premiere the new opera by António Chagas Rosa, one of the most relevant Portuguese composers of today based on the visionary work of great Portuguese poet Mário de Sá-Carneiro.

An excellent welcome card to introduce the best Portuguese contemporary opera, produced by opera do castelo.

Lenght: 1h20
Opera in 7 scenes

António Chagas Rosa, Music and libretto
Jan Wierzba, Musical direction
Miguel Loureiro, Stage direction
André Guedes, Set design

João Telmo, Costumes
Daniel Worm, Light design
 
Ensemble MPMP
Catarina Molder (soprano), the man of dreams
Christian Luján (baritone), poet
Ensemble MPMP

Co-production: Teatro São Luiz, Teatro Viriato, Teatro Municipal da Guarda, Cine-Teatro Avenida

The Man of Dreams - O Homem dos Sonhos
Chamber opera by António Chagas Rosa from Ópera do Castelo on Vimeo.