Project Pitch

Beethoven Wars

One-hour space opera in motion manga.

“Beethoven Wars, a fight for peace” is a high-tech immersive scenic project in motion manga, built on Beethoven’s stage music “König Stephan op.117” and “Die Ruinen von Athen op.113”, performed live by the Insula orchestra and choir accentus.

Bringing together the brilliance of Beethoven’s music, the power of storytelling and the importance of humanistic ideals, the show is suitable for all audiences. Its visual universe is based on the Seinen aesthetics, a Manga style that is particularly popular among young adults and youth.

This reimagined version takes place on distant planets, in a far-off future where our scorched Earth has become uninhabitable. Beethoven’s magical score, however, remains the same.

This innovative artistic endeavour allows us to reach new audiences, especially young people at a stage in life when a single work can inspire a lifetime. Sharing Beethoven’s work and values with as wide an audience as possible is of the utmost importance for us.

Classical:NEXT Project Pitch: Beethoven Wars
Photo: Daria Moudrolioubova

Presenter:

David Lehodey (France)
Delegate for External Relations and Tours, Insula orchestra