Bushra El-Turk - Composer

The jury is particularly struck by the work’s ability to transcend cultural barriers, uniting a diverse range of musicians under the baton of conductor Kanako Abe to tell a universal story of abuse and emancipation. This piece is not only a celebration of cross-cultural collaboration but also a resonant social commentary, delivering a powerful message on the global stage about the unyielding spirit of women in the face of systemic violence.

The project’s integration of live performance with multimedia elements creates an experience that is both innovative in form and transformative in its potential to provoke dialogue and empathy.

"Woman at point Zero was chosen by the Jury of the FEDORA - GENERALI Prize for Opera 2020, partly because of its compelling story, partly because it was a truly international partnership, but perhaps most of all because it was a combination of composer, librettist, director and filmmaker of emerging talent, which we want to bring to the world."
Nicholas Payne, Director of Opera Europa and Chair of the FEDORA - GENERALI Prize for Opera Jury 2020