Circus Days and Nights. A circus opera by Philip Glass, Cirkus Cirkör and Malmö Opera

A new opera by Philip Glass with libretto by David Henry Hwang and Tilde Björfors, based on a collection of poems by Robert Lax. Circus Days and Nights is co-produced by Cirkus Cirkör and Malmö Opera, with a world premiere at Malmö Opera May 29, 2021. Circus Days and Nights An opera by Philip Glass Libretto: David Henry Hwang and Tilde Björfors Based on Robert Lax Circus Days and Nights Direction and concept: Tilde Björfors Scenography and costume design: Magdalena Åberg Lightdesign: Ellen Ruge Bandmaster: /accordion: Minna Weurlander/ackordeon Cirkus Days and Nights is a co-production between Cirkus Cirkör and Malmö Opera with its premiere on May 29, 2021 at Malmö Opera. The work will then tour with Cirkus Cirkör.