Experience a curious and humorous dystopia, complete with hostile mould blotches, an artificial uterus and a house plant jungle, when 7 roommates move onto the ‘Lisbon Floor’ - a derelict luxury high-rise apartment block that has definitely seen better days.

The newly written lyrical work was created by composer Matias Vestergård in co-operation with author and librettist Lea Marie Løppenthin and the British director Natascha Metherell. With an ensemble of seven characters in numerous comical entanglements, ‘Lisbon Floor’ pays homage to a classic Mozartian style, whilst at the same time, toying with the traditional conventions of opera.

In this dark and surreal three-act opera comedy, ‘Lisbon Floor’ is the name of the floor in an unusually high luxury apartment building, in which the story unfolds. The storeys above the 49th floor have been named after capital cities, to prevent the residents feeling insecure at the potentially dizzying heights.

Throughout the process, Matias Vestergård has worked closely with author and librettist, Lea Marie Løppenthin. He says that Løppenthin’s texts have released and inspired several elements in the music: "She writes with an amazing mixture of lyrical, silly and deep elements. Lea’s texts helped me to strive for the same in music - the seemingly silly and humorous that suddenly reveals something deep and beautiful.”

‘Lisbon Floor’ is Copenhagen Opera Festival’s own commissioned work, which has been in process for the past three years. The festival audience have had a sneak peak into the creative process for the last two years where the artistic team has held open workshops and talked about their work on the opera. And now, the brand new work is ready for its first performance. The premiere will take place at Takkelloftet, which is a facility for scenic and experimental works at the Opera at Holmen.