Cult Italian composer Fausto Romitelli described his final work An Index of Metals as an ‘electric poem’ that explodes the possibilities of the opera format. In this fiercely contemporary Australian premiere, we meet Romitelli’s challenge.
Presented by Ensemble Offspring in association with Sydney Chamber Opera and Carriageworks, with Director Kip Williams and soprano Jane Sheldon, this performance will plunge you into a breathtaking new world of sound and colour.

NOTE: This performance contains nudity. It is not recommended for patrons under 16 years of age.

Post Show Talk, Wednesday 18 November
Join us after the performance on Wednesday 18 November to hear Kip Williams, director, Jack Symonds, conductor and artistic director of Sydney Chamber Opera and Damien Ricketson, co-artistic director of Ensemble Offspring in conversation with renowned Australian media executive and composer Kim Williams AM. Free for ticket holders.

“Ensemble Offspring played this bold combative score with intensity and energy. This is audacious, arresting and original work of the sort we have come to expect from these artists even as they retain the capacity to surprise.”

Peter McCallum, SMH