The operatic adaptation of Akutagawa’s classic short story offers a searing investigation into the impossibility and elusiveness of truth. This site specific production took place in Saratoga’s Spa State Park, immersing audiences into the physical and sonic world of the piece.

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Composer, Chris Cerrone

Librettist, Stephanie Fleischmann

Director, Mary Birnbaum

Conductor, Luke Poeppel

Sound Design, Sam Torres