“As the curtain rises, Gutierrez and Jaiani join a party in progress, with nearly 50 dancers on their knees, whipping and thrashing a stage full of hay. Behind them, a string quartet, pianist and percussionist play composer Mikael Karlsson’s incredible score.”
Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune – read the full review

“What is especially striking this second time around is the edgy, pop-infused score of Swedish composer Mikael Karlsson with Swedish indie-rock singer Anna von Hausswolf back to providing her alluring, other-worldly vocals, moving amid the action as she sings. The music is performed by an onstage ensemble, including four string players from the Lyric Opera Orchestra.”
Kyle Macmillan, Chicago Sun Times – read the full review

“Adding to the production is a guest singer — the Swedish indie rock star Anna von Hausswolff — who serves as a sort of narrator, and members of the superb Lyric Opera Orchestra playing Mikael Karlsson’s wild and wonderful score. Despite all that can be written about this work, the only true way to fully believe its fantastical, ground-breaking, playfully sexy, grand-scale, one-of-a-kind quality is to see it.”
Hedy Weiss, WTTV – read the full review