We’ll Never Let You Down
Cello opera as a loving homage to legendary cellist Jacqueline du Pré
Stichting Cellosonate & OT Rotterdam
The opera We’ll Never Let You Down focuses on two good friends of the famous cellist Jacqueline du Pré; one of the greatest cellists of her time. She died, aged 42, of multiple sclerosis. In this triptych, two of Jackie’s long-time friends look on with great concern how the memories of their loving and talented friend are shamelessly marred by gossip and slander. They do not recognize the radiant Jackie and her indomitable passion and enthusiasm for music in the stories.
“Doris shows herself courageous with this ‘new chamber opera’ as she enters a different phase in her career that is quite exciting – from performer to maker.” – Tobias Kokkelmans (dramaturgy O.)
Composition Act 1: Mathilde Wantenaar, Composition Act 2: Max Knigge, Composition Act 3: René Samson, Libretto & design: Gerrit Timmers, Text prologue: Anne Vegter, Cello & friend of Jacqueline du Pré: Doris Hochscheid, Baritone, a friend of Jacqueline du Pré: Mattijs Van De Woerd, Piano: Frans Van Ruth, Direction: Mirjam Koen, Lighting design Bas Standaar, Costume design: Jacqueline De Maat, Technique: Bas Standaar, Jorg Schellekens, Production assistant: Ydwer Bosma, Poem O Jealousy: John Dryden, English translation, prologue: Astrid Alben, Dutch translation, Cradle Song by William Blake: Erik Bindervoet, Publicity and graphic design: Aniek de Rooij, Photography: Celie De Block, Concert introduction: Huib Ramaer, Management: Caecilia Van Stigt, Cello pupil: Nynke Van Royen
