Sophia’s Forest (2025)
May 29th, 30th and 31st, 7:30pm
June 1st, 2:00pm
Goldcorp Centre for the Arts
149 W Hastings Street
- Music by Lembit Beecher
- Libretto Hannah Moscavitch
Sophia’s Forest is a groundbreaking chamber opera by composer Lembit Beecher and Canadian librettist Hannah Moscovitch, that delves deep into the inner life of a young immigrant girl, Sophia, as she navigates the haunting memories of a childhood scarred by civil war. This poignant opera captures her emotional journey with striking intimacy and raw power, blending traditional operatic storytelling with cutting-edge innovation.
What sets Sophia’s Forest apart is its multi-disciplinary approach. It merges live performances with contemporary technology, including a mesmerizing mechanical sound sculpture that becomes an integral part of the narrative, interacting with the singers and musicians. The fusion of acoustic and electronic soundscapes offers a profound exploration of memory, trauma, and healing, creating an immersive experience that resonates long after the final note.
Lauded by The New York Times for its stirring emotional impact, Sophia’s Forest promises to take audiences on a transformative journey, where the lines between past and present, reality and memory, blur into an evocative, deeply human story.
Meet the Creators
Hannah Moscavitch
