Thirteen Malagasy lyric artists will join the stage at Massy Opera for "3 Operas from Overseas." The opera is opening a new scene for overseas creation. On October 1st and 2nd, Massy Opera will host "3 Operas from Overseas," a performance bringing together around a hundred artists around three works dedicated to the history and realities of the Indian Ocean. Among them, thirteen Malagasy lyric artists will participate in the performances, alongside artists from Réunion and France.

In Antananarivo, Malagasy artists continue their preparation before joining the cast in France. They will work notably with the Massy Opera Orchestra as well as with two vocal ensembles, one Réunionnais-Malagasy and the other Parisian.

The show brings together three operas: "Maraina," "Chin," and "Fridom," written by Emmanuel Genvrin and set to music by Jean-Luc Trulès. These three works address different periods and issues in Réunion and the Indian Ocean. "Maraina" notably revisits the history of Malagasy figures present on the Mascarene island in the 17th century. "Chin" evokes a conflict in a sugar factory in 1954 and questions political issues linked to Réunion's place. "Fridom" focuses on a Réunionnais free radio station that had sparked riots, around freedom of speech, access to consumer society, and the difficulties accompanying it.

Beyond the narratives, this trilogy is also distinguished by its musical language. The works incorporate rhythms uncommon in French classical music, bringing a particular dimension to their interpretation and imposing technical demands on musicians.

According to Emmanuel Genvrin, project director: "This work is part of cooperation undertaken for around twenty years between Réunion, Madagascar, and France." Three original operas have thus been created as part of this approach. "Maraina" was notably presented in 2007, before being made into a film shot in Fort-Dauphin. The works have already been presented to the public, but this new stage brings them for the first time to an opera house.

For Malagasy artists, this participation is an opportunity to showcase their lyric expertise in a French professional setting. Beyond the performance, the project is based on a long-term cultural cooperation approach, driven by a central question: "What can we do together?"