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Choreographers Reimagine Philip Glass's "Satyagraha" for Paris Opera Premiere
14 Nov
Summary
- Choreographers Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber to direct and choreograph "Satyagraha" at Paris Opera
- Piece explores Mahatma Gandhi's nonviolent resistance through movement and music
- Couple known for blending art forms, founded American Modern Opera Company
In April 2025, acclaimed choreographers Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber will make their Paris Opera debut, directing and choreographing a production of Philip Glass's 1980 work "Satyagraha." The piece, which explores Mahatma Gandhi's devotion to peaceful resistance, will run for eight performances at the Palais Garnier from April 10 to May 3.
The couple, who met and fell in love as dancers at the renowned Batsheva Dance Company, have become known in the dance world for their boundary-pushing work that blends art forms. As founding members of the American Modern Opera Company, they have collaborated with a diverse array of artists, including frequent Glass interpreter Anthony Ross Costanzo, who will perform in the Paris production.
