In a world yearning for connection, reflection, and healing, To Scratch an Angel is a deeply needed and timely work. This breathtaking opera explores the fragile intersections of truth, knowledge, and humanity, inspired by the life, writings, and untimely death of Italian survivor and author Primo Levi (1919-1987). It is a powerful reminder of creativity's ability to illuminate life's deepest questions.
Crafted by award-winning composer and librettist Ari Frankel, To Scratch an Angel is an emotional odyssey -- a tonal-modal masterpiece that intertwines haunting elegance with raw sincerity. Legendary countertenor Andreas Scholl will lead its world premieres and recording, bringing unparalleled depth to a work that traverses the fierce terrain of humanity and language. Its "Tikkun Olam" power radiates beauty and offers profound reflections on our human condition.
Listen to demo recordings here, and with the full piano-vocal score available and a third of the work already orchestrated, you are invited to join in supporting, premiering, and sharing a work poised to captivate broad audiences and inspire hearts around the world.