It is worth remembering that one day, some listeners discovered Beethoven's symphonies for the first time. Can you imagine the shock felt by the spectators at the Theater an der Wien on December 22, 1808, when, on the same evening, Beethoven unveiled his Fifth, Sixth Symphony , and Fourth Concerto one after the other ? It is said that they pulled a face... Here, the Sixth "Pastoral" has as companions Shostakovich's Second Violin Concerto , a fake birthday present for David Oistrakh, and a creation by Claire-Mélanie Sinnhuber.

The Grand Tour of the National - Strasbourg

Palace of Music and Congresses

Beethoven, “Pastoral” Symphony - Christian Tetzlaff / Gemma New

Maison de la Radio et de la Musique

Blood of the Glacier explores the profound repercussions of climate change. In the near future, the accelerated melting of the ice caps releases toxic red algae, attracting destructive mountain tourism upstream and contaminating waterways downstream. At the heart of this chaos, a disoriented family tries to find its way back to each other, swept away by a story beyond their grasp—that of the climate and of all humanity. Between past and present, between humans and the Earth, a quest for reconciliation emerges. This intimate tale, carried by a lyrical and musical form with strong poetic resonances, becomes a collective space for reflection and dialogue.

This opera will be performed in a town square in an Opera Truck, the structure of which is made up of three modules: a stage, stands and a marquee-shaped extension with a reception area for the public.

Claire-Mélanie Sinnhuber

Events

Upcoming events

16 - 19 Jun, 2026

Le Sang du glacier · Clermont Auvergne Opéra

Past events

Mar 15, 2024

The Grand Tour of the National - Strasbourg · Orchestre National de France

Mar 14, 2024

Beethoven, “Pastoral” Symphony - Christian Tetzlaff / Gemma New · Orchestre National de France

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