Eastman Opera Theatre: Winter Voice Festival
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Part one of the festival, Evidence of Things Not Seen, is music directed by Professor of Vocal Coaching Alison d’Amato and will run from January 23-26 in Eastman’s intimate black box theatre (Annex 804). This song cycle explores the convergence of faith, queer identity and the pursuit of meaning and beauty in one’s life. With lyrics drawn from the works of various 19th and 20th century poets, this ensemble production will be sung in English.
A few days later, on January 30-31 and February 1-2, part two of the festival will be held in the same location. Timothy Long and Patrick Diamond reprise their partnership as music director/pianist and stage director respectively. H & G, a great and terrible story offers an abstract reinterpretation of the classic Grimm’s fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel. This surreal rendition transforms the known narrative into a feminist hero’s journey, exploring themes of terror and empowerment in the midst of the #MeToo era. The story delves into the harrowing journey of ‘coming of age’ by posing the question: “How do children survive abandonment and loss and learn to make their own way in life?”
Thursday - Saturday performances begin at 7:30 PM. Sunday performances begin at 2:30 PM.
Online bookings for these performances open on January 11, 2025.
Tickets to all Eastman Opera Theatre performances can be purchased through Eastman’s Box Office website: https://www.esm.rochester.edu/theatre/
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