M83 collaborating with Cirque du Soleil
M83‘s Anthony Gonzalez is broadening his performative horizons, as it’s been announced that he’ll be collaborating with Cirque du Soleil for a new show that they’ll be putting on in Montreal. It’s called Volta, at it opens at Montreal’s Old Port on April 20, and Tickets are on sale now. Says M83’s Gonzalez:
When Jean and Bastien first approached me, I was immediately excited about the idea of working with Cirque du Soleil. Not just because they are a company known throughout the world, but also because I was deeply attracted by the story of VOLTA, and the spirit that underpins the show. The story of VOLTA is ours. It is a tale of a generation who is calling for change and I was very keen to contribute to telling this story. I’m deeply honored to be part of the Cirque team and it’s a wonderful new challenge in unknown territory for me. Ultimately, it’s challenges like this that I find so inspiring and drive me to make the music that I do.
Volta‘s plot is described like this:
WAZ, a popular gameshow host, has lost touch with his inner self in the pursuit of fame, pulling others in the trap of instant glory. But as doubt sets in, WAZ is enlightened by childhood memories as he encounters “free spirits” who open doors to his inner soul he has long kept shut. On his high-voltage search for meaning, will WAZ find the courage to relinquish his fame, reconnect with his true self, and shine bright?
Meanwhile, Cirque du Soleil is currently presenting their first-ever Broadway show, Paramour, in NYC. Mixing their acrobatics with a traditional Broadway musical, Paramour is running most days at the Lyric Theater, and tickets are on sale.
M83 has had a big year, releasing their new album and touring extensively. Listen to the latest album Junk below.
