Astor Piazzolla's Maria de Buenos AiresGrand Théâtre de Genève
102 min
Available until 02/04/2026
Astor Piazzolla's only opera tells the story of María, born in the working-class districts of Buenos Aires. Between intoxicating tango and incantatory lyricism, this stunning work celebrates the vibrant spirit of the Argentine capital through the tumultuous life and tragic destiny of its emblematic heroine.
With
Melissa Vettore & Beatrix Sayard (v)
Raquel Camarinha (María)
Inés Cuello (La voz de un payador)
With
Acrobates et acteurs de la Compagnia Finzi Pasca
Composer
Astor Piazzolla
Director
Daniele Finzi Pasca
Music director
Facundo Agudin
Orchestra
Orchestre de la Haute école de musique de Genève
Choir director
Natacha Casagrande
Choir
Chœur de la Haute école de musique de Genève
Cercle Bach de Genève
Director
Alain Hugi
Country
France
Switzerland
Year
2023