There’s more to the myth of Sisyphus than a man pushing a boulder up a hill. In this new, collaboratively-composed evening-length opera, the famous story is twisted, pulled apart, and reassembled in a collage of characters, genres and questions. Sisyphus features texts and music by the three founders of Experiments in Opera: Jason Cady, Aaron Siegel, and Matthew Welch and was premiered at Abrons Arts Center in February 2015.

 
Here’s what the press had to say:

“What makes Experiments in Opera’s Sisyphus notable is how entertaining it is; what makes it unusual is how the three composers went about making it.”

New York Classical Review | Full Review

“[Sisyphus is] a daring experiment for three talented composers. Fortunately it is also a highly interesting one to experience.”

Stage Buddy | Full Review

“EiO has quickly become a vital part of the subculture, testing boundaries and changing the way we think of opera as a genre.”

New Criterion | Full Review