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Constellations: a world premiere performance
The fictional story is based on a period in the life of Joan Miró, the internationally renowned Spanish painter, during his exile in Northern France in the early days of World War II. It was at this time when he started the creation of his well-known series of twenty-three gouaches, the Constellations. These works became a symbol of the power of art in its pursuit of the elevation of the spirit, even at the peak of social crisis and upheaval.
Amaya composed the music to a story and libretto written by Susana Amundaraín, with whom he has collaborated in previous productions. Both writers empathize with the critical circumstances Miró and his family endured while away from their native country, which struggled under a ruthless dictatorship. This is the first time an opera will be premiered surrounding Miró's work and life.
The opera in its musical structure consists of three singers, thirteen musicians, and a conductor. This World Premiere performance will be presented in concert form.
"As I reflected on their particular situation back then, I realized it is a current and timeless tale of uncertainty amongst families in search of safer places, and of a better life. We tend to look for the spiritual in the midst of crisis, and we make our faith stronger when a part of ourselves surrenders. Efraín and I have been married for many years now, and we love to go into these collaborations for the sheer pleasure of discovery and creation, but even more, for the excitement of involving more artists, musicians, and of course, all those who are lovers of the arts." -Susana Amundaraín
This project is supported [in part] through a grant from the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Composers Forum.
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LocationChrist Church Neighborhood House Theatre (View)
20 North American Street
Philadeplhia, PA 19106
United States
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