Austrian composer Alban Berg's first opera, 'Wozzeck', will be performed at Opera Bastille, Paris, April 24 to May 15, 2017.The opera is based on the drama Woyzeck, left incomplete by the German playwright Georg Büchner at his death. The gritty story depicts the everyday life of soldiers and townsfolk from a rural German-speaking town. The dominant themes of militarism, callousness, social exploitation, and a casual sadism are brutally presented to viewers. Wozzeck is generally considered as the first opera produced in the 20th-century avant-garde style.The opera will be staged at Opera Bastille, Place de la Bastille, 75012 Paris, France. For details, visit, www.operadeparis.fr Click on the Slideshow for a sneak peek at the show.
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