Jorge Sosa & Javier Moro Hernandez

World Premiere | Generación Perdida

Fri, July 18 | 7:30PM

Generación Perdida is a monodrama-opera composed by Mexican composer Jorge Sosa, based on the book by Mexican-Colombian poet Javier Moro Hernandez (Ediciones Periféricas). The piece explores the humanitarian crisis affecting Mexico and Latin America, where kidnapping and forced disappearances have profoundly impacted countless communities over the past decade. It reflects on the complex realities of violence in the region and the broader social and political forces at play.

Rather than depicting violence directly, Generación Perdida seeks to create space for reflection and dialogue through the expressive power of poetry and music. By juxtaposing art and beauty against the weight of these themes, the piece invites audiences to engage in conversation about memory, resilience, and the pursuit of peace.

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Generación Perdida es una ópera compuesta por el compositor mexicano Jorge Sosa, basado en el libro del poeta mexico-colombiano Javier Moro Hernandez (Ediciones Periféricas). La obra explora la crisis humanitaria que afecta a México y América Latina, donde el secuestro y la desaparición forzada han impactado profundamente a innumerables comunidades en la última década. Generación Perdida invita a reflexionar sobre las complejas realidades de la violencia en la región y las fuerzas sociales y políticas involucradas.

Generación Perdida busca crear un espacio de reflexión y diálogo a través del poder expresivo de la poesía y la música. Al yuxtaponer el arte y la belleza con el peso de estos temas, la obra invita al público a participar en una conversación sobre la memoria, la resiliencia y la búsqueda de la paz.

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MUSIC BY

Jorge Sosa

BASED ON

The book *Generación Perdida*, by Javier Moro Hernandez (Ediciones Periféricas)

LOCATION

The Downstairs Theater, La MaMa, Creative Shares, 66 East 4th Street, New York, NY

SUNG IN

Spanish with English Supertitles

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The development of Generación Perdida received funding from OPERA America’s IDEA Opera Grants program, supported by the Charles and Cerise Jacobs Charitable Foundation and New York City Council Member Eric Bottcher, Cultural Immigrant Initiative.

CREATIVE TEAM AND CAST
  • Jorge Sosa — Composer

  • Javier Moro Hernandez — Author of Generación Perdida, Ediciones Periféricas

  • Tianhui Ng — Conductor

  • Elena Araoz — Director

  • Daniel Landez — Projections Designer

  • Victoria Vargas — Mezzo Soprano

  • Linda Collazo — Mezzo Soprano (Cover)

  • Milan Eldridge — Stage Manager

  • Krystel Juvet — Poster and Program Designer

  • Jacquelyn Downey — Sustainable Design and Production Intern*

    * This internship focuses on developing eco-friendly solutions for opera production. The intern will research and implement sustainable practices for set materials, including responsible disposal and repurposing after The Tin Angel production. Additionally, they will explore ways to minimize paper waste in production workflows, contributing to Teatro Grattacielo’s commitment to environmentally conscious performing arts.

“In Generación Perdida, I seek to address the theme of violence as an act of remembrance, a way to bear witness to this dark chapter in our history. I firmly believe that art and literature play an essential role in understanding and preserving the memory of the historical moments we are forced to witness. Language is a crucial tool in this process—through poetry, we can narrate pain, foster understanding, and generate empathy for the victims who journey across our continent and our borders”. Javier Moro Hernandez, poet.
"In 2019, Javier shared with me some of the poems that would eventually become Generación Perdida. In his writing, I found my own voice—he managed to articulate, with poetic beauty and haunting eloquence, the senseless violence our communities in Latin America endure daily. The work weaves together chilling journalistic accounts with deeply moving poetry, painting an unflinching yet lyrical portrait of a generation lost to violence. My hope is that this piece ignites a spark—one that leads to reflection, dialogue, and collective action. Generación Perdida is a memorial to the countless lives lost, and in opposition to the horrors of violence and war, we offer the beauty of art as an act of defiance, remembrance, and hope. Jorge Sosa, composer.

Sponsors

NYC Cultural Affairs
EriK Bottcher
Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)
World Basebal Network

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