an opera by João MacDowell
inspired by the work of Ingmar Bergman and the myth of Hecate
Poster by IF Studio NY. Design by Toshiaki and Hisa Ide. Photography by Athena Azevedo.
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, expansive personality.
Betty – The Crone. Mezzo Soprano, older sister, reclusive personality.
More Info:
www.criesandwhisperstheopera.com