Details

Making a violin isn't easy: it takes 400 years of love, murder and the devil's whim. Weaving together tales from across Europe, this new folk opera is told through wild gypsy rhythms and a kaleidoscopic array of virtuosic playing. Whether made from the bones of a young woman or the strange alchemy of the violin-maker's craft, the old magic and wanton science surrounding the fiddle are brought to life in story and song.

Creatives/Company

Music: Joe Townsend
Lyrics: Alasdair Middleton