In Missy Mazzoli's 'The Listeners,' the protagonist Claire Devon encounters an inescapable hum that drives her life into chaos, leading to her awakening inner powers.
The opera uniquely portrays environmental anxiety, using the hum in the score to symbolize a pervasive, unsettling reality, reminiscent of Todd Haynes's film 'Safe.'
As Claire grapples with her unraveling life and relationships, she finds herself drawn to a cult of Listeners who understand her connection to the hum.
The opera culminates in Claire seizing control of the cult, embodying a transformation fueled by the hum's chaotic influence, which resonates deeply with the audience.
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