Morozov does not shy away from complexity. ‘The protagonist conducts Zara Ali’s piece, in which he himself plays the lead role and is an active figure. This adds an extra layer to the narrative and helps to create the necessary distance, the alienation between the world of humans and the world of hybrid beings.’ The beings are inspired and enchanted by the sounds of the music. It is this joy in music, this pursuit of the ultimate listening pleasure, that draws most of us to the opera houses.