On May 7, the Reina Sofía School of Music and the EDP Foundation present the contemporary opera Whisky in Kepler in Madrid. The work addresses the relationship between humans and the planet, exploring themes such as climate change and the search for a sustainable future from an artistic and critical perspective.
Stage technology and narrative about the human future 🎭
The production integrates technological elements such as digital projections, intelligent lighting, and surround sound to create an immersive atmosphere. The libretto, developed with scientific advice, raises dilemmas about resource exploitation and the feasibility of colonizing other planets. The score combines acoustic instruments with real-time electronics, generating a contrast between the organic and the artificial.
Whisky in Kepler: the sustainable future needs ice 🥃
The work suggests that, to save Earth, we might have to move to Kepler. But let's be honest: if only whisky is there, sustainability gets complicated. Between arias, someone should wonder if the ice of the future will be made of recycled plastic or nostalgia. Meanwhile, in Madrid, the audience applauds with an empty glass.