A House of Pomegranates

The story opens on the night before a young monarch’s coronation, when the sixteen‑year‑old king finds himself alone in his lavish chambers, far removed from the pomp of the court that has just dismissed his courtiers. Raised by a goatherd in a remote forest after a secret royal birth and a tragic loss, he feels both exhilarated and out of place amid the gilded halls and jeweled attire of his new palace.

As he roams the opulent corridors, the king is consumed by a fierce love of beauty and art, seeking solace from his lingering pain and the weight of his sudden responsibilities. His solitary wanderings offer a glimpse of a world where splendor becomes a balm, hinting at the inner conflicts and desires that will shape his reign. Listeners will be drawn into the delicate balance between innocence and power, and the yearning for a more poetic existence within a glittering, courtly realm.