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Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 2:30 PM (ET)
The goal of the project 'u'
is to create and perform an authentic Klingon Opera, here on earth,
with a human cast. In order to be able to perform an authentic Klingon
opera, I first need to establish its musical system, the tradition of
themes and narrative modes, the instruments, the musicians' techniques,
and the visual/theatrical interpretation.
How real can something
become that stems from fiction? How far can our suspension of disbelief
go? It is my wish to explore this border area between belief and
reason, between fiction and fact to find the point they achieve
equality. This project gives me the chance to shape a large part of the
cultural content of an existing fictitious culture and thus to define
the authenticity of a part of the Klingon world.
The Klingon Terran Research Ensemble
is a musical/theatrical ensemble dedcated to study and performance of
Klingon music. The ensemble is affilated to the ArtScience department
of the Royal Conservatoire and resides at the Zeebelt theater in The
Hague, the Netherlands. The project strives to learn the ways of
Klingon music through theory and practical application. The Klingon
have a rich musical culture that until now has been largely overlooked
by the musical establishment. The KTRE wish to bring this unique
musical culture to the attention of (inter)national audiences and
contribute to its legacy.
The Watermill Center was founded in 1992 by artistic director Robert Wilson as an international, multi-disciplinary center for studies in the arts and humanities. Located in a secluded, natural setting in Southampton, Long Island, New York, the Center has established a worldwide reputation as a unique laboratory for artists, students and individuals of all ages and backgrounds to explore the creative process. Through cross-disciplinary exploration, apprenticeship-style training with master artists, and creative exchange, the Watermill Center supports new work in all artistic disciplines, while inspiring a new generation of performers, artists, and global citizens.
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