Song of the dark forest is a moving, compelling and comforting performance, performed by the full troupe of dancers from Scapino Ballet Rotterdam, an opera singer and live music by the DoelenEnsemble. 

War's tragic song is sung. An unknown soldier, hovering between life and death, longs to return to his loved ones but is also haunted by memories of the battlefield. With poignant songs and dance by four choreographers, this timeless story comes to life. The music comes from composers such as Dmitri Shostakovich, who wrote their music against a backdrop of war and oppression as a source of comfort and hope for many. The title of the final work Prayer for Peace (Sergey Akhunov) is a true motto for the entire performance. Scapino previously collaborated with OPERA2DAY and director Serge van Veggel on the successful production Opera Melancholica.