In a land where lying leads to long noses, everyone’s nose grows with each fib they tell. In that land, a lengthy nose is something to laud! But what if your nose suddenly stops sprouting? Can you still spin stories then?
The Nose is a thrilling and witty tale about truth, trust, and being unique. Renske Vrolijk and wordsmith Sanne Schuhmacher wrote this brand-new production for musicians of the Concertgebouworkest. Actress Hannah Boer sweeps the audience into the story of Nena’s nose, staged by Caecilia Thunnissen.
First performance: 3 November 2024 – Recital Hall, Concertgebouw Amsterdam
Renske Vrolijk – idea and composition
Sanne Schuhmacher – text
Hannah Boer – actress
Caecilia Thunnissen – direction
Musicians of the Concertgebouw Orchestra
Commissioned by the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
For performers
The Nose is published by Deuss Music
| Instrumentation: | actress – cl, bsn, tpt, tbn, perc, vn, cb |
| Duration: | 53′ |
| Year: | 2024 |
| Category: | opera/music theater |
| Language: | dutch |
| Lyricist(s): | Schuhmacher, Sanne |
