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Music by Kevin Puts | Libretto by Mark Campbell

Based on the screenplay by Christian Carion

For the motion picture Joyeux Noël produced by Nord-Ouest

Commissioned by MN Opera as part of its New Works Initiative

A Moment of Peace in the Midst of War

MN Opera’s international sensation makes its homecoming, honoring the centennial of World War I’s conclusion. Recounting a miraculous moment of peace during one of the bloodiest wars in human history, Scottish, French, and German officers defy their superiors and negotiate a Christmas Eve truce. The Pulitzer Prize-winning music underscores the yearning, despair, and hope of the soldiers living in the trenches. Silent Night masterfully juxtaposes the bombastic sounds of war with serene songs from home, and stands as a heartfelt hymn to our common humanity.

Language

Sung in English, German, French, Italian, and Latin with English translations above the stage

Runtime

Approximately two hours and 28 minutes with one intermission

Warning

This production contains theatrical haze, strobe lighting, loud explosions, gunshots, and simulated cigarette smoking.