TWO REMAIN

Why we picked it

Two Remain is a deeply moving contemporary opera built entirely from the real words and testimonies of Holocaust survivors. Based on interviews conducted with two Auschwitz survivors, the opera confronts memory, survival, and the lasting impact of trauma through music that is both haunting and humane. Rather than depicting events graphically, the work invites audiences into the inner lives of the survivors as they are compelled to remember, reflect, and bear witness to their past. Their stories unfold with dignity and emotional honesty, transforming personal testimony into a shared act of remembrance. At a time when Holocaust denial and distortion are increasingly prevalent, Two Remain affirms the urgency of listening to survivor voices while they are still here to be heard. This intimate production offers audiences a powerful, reflective experience that honors history, resilience, and the responsibility to remember.