Today is exciting because it's the world premiere of Stockhausen's epic opera Mittwoch aus Licht (Wednesday from Light) featuring four helicopters and more than 160 performers. AWESOME! (or to some people crazy). Consisting of a string quartet performing in helicopters, electro-acoustic music and a dancing camel, it has often been considered unstageable, but the Birmingham Opera Company has made it possible and it will be performed in its entirety for the first time ever.
Out of the seven operas in his monumental cycle Licht, Mittwoch aus Licht is the only opera Stockhausen never saw staged. The landmark event will take place in Argyle Works, Birmingham, a former chemical plant and venue for the BOC's production of Verdi's Othello.
Most important of all is that you can view the live streaming of the Helicopter String Quartet (part of Mittwoch aus Licht) at 6:55pm GMT (it starts at 7pm) here:
http://thespace.org/
On Thursday, you can view the live streaming of the WHOLE of Mittwoch on the BOC website.
There's no excuse not to see history in the making when it's that easy. Comment below to tell me what you thought about the performance.
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