The Immortal Hour

Fiona Macleod’s masterpiece “The Immortal Hour” was written in 1899, and is a rooted in the older Fairy traditions of the Irish and Scottish peoples. It was later made into an opera by composer Rutland Boughton which premiered at the Assembly Rooms of Glastonbury in 1914.

Now, 111 years later, comes a brand new vision for “The Immortal Hour” by Greg Dinunzi which highlights the poetry and ritual within the play, respecting and celebrating the ancient tradition of the Celtic people. Dinunzi fuses classical chamber music with immersive atmospheres and builds a nest in which the magical characters and poetry stand forth anew in clear moonlight.

“A moody, dreamy meditation on life, death, love and immortality. Based loosely on the Irish myth “The Wooing of Etain”, the story follows the love of a mortal king, Eochaidh for an immortal fairy woman Etain who at the end of a year with him is reclaimed by her immortal lover, Midir. Woven throughout is the enigmatic and dark fairy fool, Dalua, who stands on the threshold between the worlds.”
— —Legare Street Press
Directed by of Georgia McGill (NY) composer Greg Dinunzi (NY/Berlin)

Choreography is by Lucy Costelloe (UK/Germany) Costumes by Debra Otte (NY)

Lights by Sophia Horend (Germany) Sound Design by Tom Lynn (NY/Germany)