Welsh National Opera - Migrations
Welsh National Opera - Migrations
Through a series of parallel storylines, the Welsh National Opera’s ambitious Migrations opera explores the highs and lows of migration: from the migration of birds to the sailing of The Mayflower over 400 years ago; from the story of an Afro-Caribbean slave in Bristol to the experience of Indian doctors working in the NHS.
The versatility of the music, composed by British composer Will Todd (Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland), is unlike anything ever performed at WNO and adapts to the setting and mood of each narrative, written by six writers from diverse backgrounds.
An expanded WNO Orchestra is joined by a cast of over 100 performers, including WNO Chorus, Renewal Choir Community Chorus, a Bollywood ensemble, and a children’s chorus.
ESM were asked to help WNO to create engaging behind-the-scenes content that helps tell the story of this project and to connect with audiences who may be new to opera, whilst also ensuring the WNO audience are interested in this new project.
We filmed across rehearsals and prep time to capture the work going on behind the scenes at Wales Millennium Centre and give context to the story and how it developed from a seed of an idea to a full-blown opera.
This is the first time that ESM has worked on an opera and it was an amazing and insightful experience, with many of the team attending the opening night to see the show in all its glory! Migrations has since toured Wales and brought in new audiences through its diverse nature and range of stories. Give it a watch!
