In his latest staging at the Komische Oper, Kirill Serebrennikov merges Mozart's 'Don Giovanni' with the 'Requiem', presenting a profound exploration of life and death. The production transforms the narrative into a dance theater piece, reflecting a pre-20th-century performance tradition by omitting the final sextet. The staging culminates with Don Giovanni's acceptance of death. Serebrennikov sees the 'Requiem' not merely as a funeral Mass, but as a conduit for the dead, akin to The Tibetan Book of the Dead, enabling them to navigate their existence beyond life. The nonlinear narrative delves into the complexities of human experience.
Serebrennikovâs production connects both Mozartâs Don Giovanni and Requiem, exploring themes of life, death, and the transition between through innovative staging and dance.
He suggests that the Requiem serves as a guiding force, intended for both the living and the dead, a powerful exploration of existence and mortality.
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