World Premiere

Gilgamesh

A major new operatic work presented at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center in California on March 28 and 29.


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Cerritos Performing Arts Center · California

About the Production

Ancient epic, newly awakened

Gilgamesh received its world premiere at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center in California on March 28 and 29. Commissioned by the Assyrian Arts Institute, the opera features music by Derrick Skye, a libretto by Diana Farrell, and dramaturgy by Dr. Eve Sada, brought to life by an extraordinary international team of artists.

Amine Hachem performed the tenor role of Apsu, god of water and creator of life, sung in both English and Akkadian, one of the world’s oldest recorded languages.

The production was met with resounding success and received media coverage from major publications, including Forbes.

Role Performed

Apsu

God of water and creator of life

Performed by: Amine Hachem
Languages: English and Akkadian
Commissioned by: Assyrian Arts Institute
Music: Derrick Skye
Libretto: Diana Farrell
Dramaturgy: Dr. Eve Sada

A Note from Amine Hachem

“The Epic of Gilgamesh is the oldest surviving literary epic in human history, written more than four thousand years ago. At its heart lies a story of friendship, loss, and the human search for meaning.

In times like these, when the world feels heavy, it is humbling to step into a work that reminds us how long humanity has wrestled with these same questions.

I am grateful to be part of bringing this ancient story to the stage, and to continue making music as a quiet reminder that creation is our answer to destruction.”

Hachem

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