performances

Wolfgang Rihm’s opera “Die Eroberung von Mexico” (La Conquista de México) The role of Malinche 

I’ll be making my debut at Teatro Real de Madrid in October, where I’ll play the role of Malinche in German composer Wolfgang Rihm’s opera “Die Eroberung von Mexico” (La Conquista de México), which has been organised by Gerard Mortier. It will be directed by Pierre Audi, with stage design by Alexander Polzin, alongside leading singers Nadija Michael in the role of Montezuma and Georg Nigl in the role of Cortez. The libretto of this opera is based on Antonin Artaud. This opera depicts the encounter of the ruler of Mexico, Montezuma and a Spanish Conquistador, Cortez. My role, Malinche is the translator between them and the mistress of Cortez. In this opera, this is a mute role, I play as an actress and a dancer. I translate between them by using my body. Artaud was inspired by non-Western theatre including Japanese Noh. That’s why I was played as this role. I am very thrilled to join this production!

Wolfgang Rihm: Die Eroberung von Mexico (La Conquista de México)