A new opera is coming to Atlanta that explores what technology could mean for aging parents with dementia.
"Water Memory" (which in Sanskrit means Jala Smriti) is having its world premiere during The Atlanta Opera's NOW Festival, which brings new productions to audiences from June 12 to June 14. The opera explores memory, family, connection, and the ways technology can be a vital tool for sustaining human bonds.
The production represents a collaboration between Georgia Tech and The Atlanta Opera, bringing together the university's technical expertise with the opera company's artistic vision.
Water Memory is composed by New York-based Kitty Brazelton and examines the intersection of technology and caregiving. The narrative follows a family grappling with a parent's cognitive decline and the role that emerging technologies might play in preserving memories and maintaining connections.
The NOW Festival is The Atlanta Opera's platform for presenting new and experimental works outside the traditional opera repertoire. The festival encourages innovation and brings contemporary themes to the operatic stage.
Midtown's arts scene continues to thrive with productions that push boundaries and explore timely subjects. The premiere adds to Atlanta's growing reputation as a hub for innovative performing arts.