In Ouroboros Trilogy, the Ouroboros is chasing its tail; the three operas comprising the Trilogy also move in a clockwise direction.
The world premiere of Ouroboros Trilogy was presented by ArtsEmerson in the 2016-17 season at the Cutler Majestic Theater
It represents the cycle of birth-death-rebirth, for as the snake eats itself it dies; yet its own body provides sustenance for its rebirth. In Ouroboros Trilogy, this ever moving circle is depicted in our logo shown above – the Ouroboros is chasing its tail in a clockwise direction; the three operas comprising the Trilogy also move in a clockwise direction. Hence, we can start the Trilogy with any one of Naga, Madame White Snake or Gilgamesh
Thank you for supporting “the most ambitious opera undertaking Boston has ever seen” (Berkshire Fine Arts)—the Ouroboros Trilogy—which premiered last year to great acclaim. I’m attaching a short trailer of the show for you to enjoy! Read More