Ravi Shankar’s only opera 'Sukanya', will play at The Lowry, Salford on May 14 as part of a UK tour.
The legendary Shankar was composing his pioneering opera Sukanya at the time of his passing.
After a terrible mistake leaves the ancient sage Chyavana blinded, the beautiful princess Sukanya finds herself marrying for the sake of her kingdom.
As a pair of swaggering, meddling gods observe this unlikely union blossom, will love grow in the strangest of circumstances?
Taken from the legendary Sanskrit texts of the Mahābhārata, the story of Sukanya has been brought to life in this innovative production with music by Indian music legend Ravi Shankar and combines traditional Indian instruments with Western orchestra and singers.
This performance is directed by Curve Associate Director Suba Das and uniquely unites dance choreographed by the Aakash Odedra Company, production by the Royal Opera House and the musicians of the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
This performance is a co-production between The Royal Opera, London Philharmonic Orchestra and Curve, with generous philanthropic support from Arts Council England and the Bagri Foundation.
The plays at the The Lowry, Salford on May 14 as part of a UK tour. Click here for further details.
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