An immense oak intertwines its dazzling and tragic destiny with that of human beings. From Henri Simon’s splendid diptych in Liège Walloon Li Mwért di l’Åbe (1909) and Li R’vindje di l’Åbe (1926), Patrick Leterme draws a choral and symphonic score that brings together young and old, orchestra and choir, professionals and enthusiasts. The show, performed in the regional language, breathes new life into our heritage, singing of life, nature and our roots in our common land.

Composer and musical direction: Patrick Leterme
Direction: Ingrid von Wantoch Rekowski
Stage and costumes: Satu Peltoniemi
Assistante stage & costumes: Sarah Brunori
Lighting: Gérard Maraite
General stage management: Pierre-Antoine Martin
Coordination: Mathieu Roskam
Direction of the Maîtrise de l’Opéra Royal de Wallonie: Véronique Tollet
Executive production: Candide asbl, Chœur de Chambre de Namur, Maîtrise de l’Opéra Royal de Wallonie, Candide Orchestra, Akro Percu, Fanfare musicians

Production : PBA Charleroi in coproduction with CAV&MA, Festivals de Wallonie. Partners : Opéra de Wallonie, Société de langue et littérature wallone, Label Cyprès

Belgian tour dates to be confirmed