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The opera “Cherry with a Golden Pit” had its premiere in Mexico

University of Banja LukaGeneral-

The chamber opera “Cherry with a Golden Pit”, by the composer David Mastikosa – a docent at the Academy of Arts of the University of Banja Luka, had a premiere performance before the audience in Mexico, thus making it the first performance of this peace in Latin America, in original, in Serbian language.

The opera was staged three times in total: twice in the Hall of the Stage Artists at the University of Americas in Puebla, and once at the scene of the City theatre in Puebla. There was great media attention prior to the performances. Besides vigorous music and drama content, the audience was attracted by the fact that the performance was in the Serbian language, which is a rare occasion in the Mexican cultural space.

The libretto is based on the eponymous story by one of the most significant Serbian writers, Milorad Pavić, which inspired one of the leading Mexican opera troupes, Escenija ensemble, to realize this performing endeavor in cooperation with the Department of Culture of the University of Americas. The director is Cristóbal Meza Alonso, whose characteristic is innovative solutions on the scene.

During his stay in Puebla from 23 to 30 June, Mastikosa held a number of educational activities, such as three lectures and a masterclass for students of composition, presenting his work and contemporary tendencies in music of South-East Europe.

“For me, this is a great experience and honor. The opera is a specific musical-theatrical expression, and the opportunity for Serbian language and literature to find their place on the scene in Mexico shows that art knows no borders. This is only one of the joint projects we are planning for the future period,” said Mastikosa.

As Mastikosa pointed out, this international premiere of a chamber opera is an important step towards greater visibility of Serbian contemporary music and culture in the world.

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