Robert Wilson's final Moby Dick production staged with Anna Calvi's music

4 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Apr 29

The posthumous production opens at Brooklyn Academy of Music from April 29 to May 3, following its 2024 Düsseldorf debut, with British musician Anna Calvi composing a new suite of songs.
This marks Wilson's last work, blending his signature minimalist visuals and theatrical rigor with Calvi's dynamic music, offering a fresh interpretation of Melville's novel.
Wilson, a pioneer of experimental theatre, collaborated with BAM for decades; the production is noted for its emotional depth and innovative adaptation, reflecting his enduring influence on the stage.

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