Music, Theatre
I Have My Mother's Eyes: A Holocaust Memoir Across Generations
Celebrated Japanese-Canadian composer Rita Ueda premieres a remarkable new
chamber opera, directed by Heather Pawsey, telling the compelling story of
Chiune Sugihara, the Japanese diplomat who risked his own life to issue
visas to Jewish families during the Holocaust, including Vancouver’s
Bluman Family, and brought thousands to safety. Featuring international
musicians from Japan, Australia, and the Netherlands, this moving true
story illuminates intergenerational friendship and bravery. Sponsored by
the Canadian Music Centre BC.
Presented with the participation of the Vancouver Holocaust Education
Centre. The artists gratefully acknowledge the support of the
Wallenberg-Sugihara Civil Courage Society.
Tickets include an invitation to join community partner Powell Street
Festival, the composer, guest artists, and George Bluman for a
facilitated conversation about the creation of the work and the Bluman
Family’s story on October 25 at 7pm.
Chutzpah! Festival music programming is supported by AmplifyBC’s Live
Music Presentation Fund.
Eligible for ChutzPack pricing
until November 19, 2023
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre