Shell Shock[1][2] is an opera by Nicholas Lens set to an English-language libretto by Nick Cave.
[3][4] The opera has been published by Mute Song, London[5] and the world premiere recordings have been distributed by Universal Music Group.
La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, with Konzertmeister Saténik Khourdoian, was conducted by Koen Kessels.
For the first stage interpretation of this opera, the stage director and choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, with set design and video by Eugenio Szwarcer, did use contemporary dancers of his own company Eastman, sometimes forming a heroic statue, but in general absorbing, underlining and accompanying the vocal soloist characters in their role to focus on the traumatic effects war has on individuals.
[18][19] A live double CD recording [20] is distributed by Universal Music Group,[21] the covers shows the painting 'The Unknown Soldier' by Clara-Lane Lens.