La Ville Morte Tickets

La Ville Morte is a modern revival of the early 20th‑century opera project originally conceived with music by Nadia Boulanger and Raoul Pugno and a libretto by Gabriele D’Annunzio (after his play La città morta). The work’s premiere was planned for the Opéra-Comique in Paris in 1914 but was stalled by World War I. After many years, the score was largely lost and subsequently reconstructed. In 2024, the reconstructed chamber version marked its first staged performances at the Greek National Opera (Athens, Alternative Stage) and Catapult Opera at NYU Skirball Center in New York. The world‑premiere recording followed in 2026, and an album release party occurred at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music in NYC on January 14, 2026. The project is associated with Catapult Opera, Greek National Opera, Talea Ensemble, and a growing social media presence from Catapult Opera.

Recommended for fans of early modernist opera and dramatic works with a storied history. La Ville Morte sits at the intersection of 1910s musical ambition and contemporary restoration, offering a rare glimpse into Nadia Boulanger’s orchestral and choral sensibilities, alongside Raoul Pugno’s melodic lines and D’Annunzio’s evocative librettos. The official world‑premiere recording (Pentatone, 2026) and the 2025–26 season announcements provide a robust platform for collectors, scholars, and new listeners alike. Follow Catapult Opera on social media for updates and access to performance information, tour dates, and album events.