an opera by João MacDowell
inspired by the work of Ingmar Bergman and the myth of Hecate
Gritos e Sussurros
Viskningar och rop
music and libretto:
joão macdowell
Chamber Opera for Female Trio.
2 Acts: 1h15min
Language: English and Portuguese
Cast (3): coloratura sop, lyric sop, mezzo.
Chamber arrangement: piano, cello and percussion
Orchestral version: strings (vl1, vl2, vla, cel, bass) and percussion
[May be performed with amplified string quintet, amplified voices and percussion]
Characters:
Laura – The Maiden. Coloratura Soprano‚ younger sister, preparing to die.
Dinna – The Mother. Lyrical Soprano‚ middle sister, an expansive personality.
Betty – The Crone. Mezzo Soprano, older sister, reclusive personality.
More Info:
www.criesandwhisperstheopera.com
http://joaomacdowell.com/guided-tour/opera/criesandwhispers/
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