Marie Kuijken, historically aware Opera Staging

Marie Kuijken is active in staging of 18th century opera since 2012. 
Her approach in coaching and staging the singers combines several elements in a search towards a historically aware, 
lively and expressive performance:
- practical analysis of the text, what she calls "Musical Declamation" in which she coaches the singers;
- staging with "Baroque Gesture", using the theatrical body language that singers and actors used in 18th century.

Since 2014, Marie Kuijken has staged several Haydn and Hasse opera's. Fine costumes have always been designed by Marijke Sileghem. Musical direction is shared with Sigiswald Kuijken, leader of baroque orchestra La Petite Bande. 

Sigiswald Kuijken has always refused to combine authentic musical performances with modern opera-staging. Father and daughter share the dream of historically informed practice both in the orchestra as on stage.

The Conservatoire National Supérieur of Paris has invited them to create opera productions in 2016 and 2019.