Curtis Opera Theatre: La Passion de Simone

Curtis Opera Theatre and Curtis New Music Ensemble present La Passion de Simone, a mesmerizing meditation on faith, sacrifice, and resistance by Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho and librettist Amin Maalouf. Subtitled “A Musical Journey in 15 Stations,” this opera-oratorio explores the life and writings of Simone Weil, the radical French philosopher and activist whose pursuit of justice shaped 20th-century thought.

Directed by Marcus Shields and conducted by Marc Lowenstein, the production features a stellar vocal cast alongside the contemporary talents of Curtis New Music Ensemble. Inspired by the Baroque Passion Play, this powerful requiem unfolds through a soprano narrator, guiding audiences through Weil’s philosophical and spiritual journey. A stunning fusion of music, poetry, and theater, La Passion de Simone offers an unforgettable portrait of a fearless thinker who challenged the limits of thought and action in her quest for truth.

Please note programs and artists are subject to change.