"Black Lodge" is an unconventional opera that doesn't fit neatly within established genres, described as both a loud, spooky experience and a disquieting transgression of artistic boundaries. Its daring structure straddles the line between classical music and wild rock, embodying raw emotionality in a gripping performance.
The opera’s non-narrative libretto, penned by Beat poet Anne Waldman, engages with themes of the afterlife and consciousness, reflecting the influence of cultural icons like David Lynch and William S. Burroughs.
In a theatrical setup that embraces the eerie, the Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA transformed the venue into a Night of the Dead experience, creating a Bardo installation, where the lobby became alive with haunting performances, elaborate costumes, and an atmosphere alive with the surreal.
Timur, the opera's main performer, delivers a remarkable vocal performance that showcases the work's ambition. The production's chaotic elements, blending music, visual art, and dance, reinforce its foundations in modern gothic and the avant-garde.
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