Both Eyes Open by Duykers, R 24 juuni 2022, Alates (2022/2022), Juhatatud Melissa Weaver, Dirigent Benjamin Makino, Presidio Movie Theatre, San Francisco, United States

Both Eyes Open (a chamber opera) tells a haunting love story and tale of perseverance about a Japanese American farmer, interned in an American concentration camp with his wife during the hysteria of World War II. He endures and reclaims a vibrant humanity in the face of betrayal and sacrifice. This opera-theater hybrid features the latest stagecraft side-by-side with elements of ancient traditions, in a poetic melding of historical atrocity and the whimsical lore of the Daruma “Wishing” Doll. The music ranges from soaring lyricism to taiko drumming, big band, and undulating electronic samples. Vivid scenic projections enhance this surreal, psychological journey of awakening.