“For the first time I could hear my own thoughts,” the husband says to his wife upon realising that they are the last two people who can use their voice as a means of communication. Naturally, panic sets in and the confused couple contemplate their newly-found circumstance, to which the husband declaims “It may be a blessing. Finally, some peace, some respite.”

The wife who is baffled and cannot comprehend his unusual stance, responds “to no longer hear laughter, or an intimate whisper? A sigh? My life, my love exists on the tip of my tongue.” The irregular heartbeat rhythm sends the couple down an arduous path.

Director: Edith Podesta
Music Director: Aloysius Foong
Music: George N. Gianopoulos
Libretto: Monique Boudreau

Husband: Reuben Lai
Wife: Akiko Otao
Violin: Haowei Lim
Violin: Meah Tze Chuan
Viola: Benedict Ng
Cello: Peh Xiang Hong

About L’arietta Productions

Incorporated in 2015, L’arietta Productions produce contemporary chamber operas that are bite-sized and intimate in English, and have introduced over a dozen new works to the Singaporean audience, as well as commission original local works. Collaborating with award winning artists to build operatic experiences; The Straits Times regards L’arietta’s approach as “vital in conveying the message that modern opera could be unstuffy, accessible and even fun.” L’arietta Productions’ commission of A Singapore Trilogy by Dr Chen Zhangyi was named one of the best classical concerts by The Straits Times in 2018.

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