Astor Piazzolla's Maria de Buenos AiresGrand Théâtre de Genève

102 min

Verfügbar bis zum 02/04/2026

Astor Piazzolla's only opera tells the story of María, born in the working-class districts of Buenos Aires. Between intoxicating tango and incantatory lyricism, this stunning work celebrates the vibrant spirit of the Argentine capital through the tumultuous life and tragic destiny of its emblematic heroine.

With

  • Melissa Vettore & Beatrix Sayard (v)

  • Raquel Camarinha (María)

  • Inés Cuello (La voz de un payador)

With

Acrobates et acteurs de la Compagnia Finzi Pasca

Composer

Astor Piazzolla

Director

Daniele Finzi Pasca

Music director

Facundo Agudin

Orchestra

Orchestre de la Haute école de musique de Genève

Choir director

Natacha Casagrande

Choir

  • Chœur de la Haute école de musique de Genève

  • Cercle Bach de Genève

Director

Alain Hugi

Country

  • France

  • Switzerland

Year

2023

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