The Force of Destiny

La Forza del Destino’s six minute overture contains many of the musical motifs that define the tragic relationships that will unfold throughout the opera and some of its most memorable music. We filmed the cast in full costume portraying the family backstory and suggesting why the relationships are motivated by revenge and honour. This was projected onto the painted front cloth to establish the atmosphere and motivations prior to revealing the action and was returned to in detail during scene changes throughout the piece.

In addition the video design during the acts provided the filmic backdrop to the landscapes and the events as they unfold. All the video content was filmed and edited for use in the video design and collaboratively programmed and integrated into the set and lighting design by the creative team. It was also the third of four collaborations between Rodula Gaitanou and Dick Straker using projection to support Rodula’s vision of the production.

CREDITS

Video and Projection Designer: Dick Straker

Conductor: Paolo Carignani

Director: Rodula Gaitanou

Set Designer: Georges Souglides

Lighting Designer: Giuseppe di Lorio

Movement: Dimitra Kastellou

SERVICES

Video & Projection Design

Content Creation

LOCATION

GreeK National Opera February 2025