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2nd Annual Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Art Song
An award-nominated showcase of new poetic songs, delight in the beauty and power of the human voice as One Ounce Opera Company Members perform this years winning works.
***One night only! A dont miss new music event!***
In 2016, the Inaugural Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Art Song earned One Ounce Opera two Austin Critics Table Award Nominations, and was featured in TRIBEZA Magazines Insiders Guide to Austins Hidden Gems:
"Long before the three-minute pop song arose, there was the classic art song a short segment of poetry sung to piano accompaniment. (Imagine Brahms and Debussy as Bieber predecessors.) Bringing back the art song, One Ounce Opera presents brand new pieces from emerging composers.take in the soaring vocals and unique creations." TRIBEZA, Nov 2016
Delight in the beauty and power of the human voice with new poetic songs that explore the complexities and simplicities of our time, while inviting a few roaring laughs. Performances by One Ounce Opera Members Chelsea DeLorenz, Jake Jacobsen, Elise Leung Kotara, Brian Minnick, Maureen Papovich, Amy Selby, Julie Silva, Rebekah Smeltzer Staley, and Veronica Williams, with Tyler Mabry at the piano.
Hear them breathe life into this years winning crop of poetic songs on Friday, November 3rd at 8pm:
Music Like a Curve of Gold by Juliana Hall, poetry by Sara Teasdale
The Creatures: a Bestiary by Steven Serpa, poetry by Jeffery Beam
Up for #1 by Michael Scherperel
When Matter Touches Antimatter by Rodney Rawlings
Songs of Remembrance and Resistance by Kevin March
Banjo and Shadows by Douglas Fisk, poetry by Carl Sandburg
Neer Part I by Marc Hoffeditz
Composer spotlights with questions from the singing artists and complete information found at http://oneounceopera.com/events/2nd-annual-fsoas/
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Notes:
There is (almost) FREE parking at the Texas Capitol Visitor Center Garage. http://www.tspb.texas.gov/plan/parking/parking.html
Doors open at 7:30. Tickets will be $20 at the door.
This performance will be professionally recorded live as a gift to the winning composers. Although we love seeing little faces, we kindly ask that our audience be sensitive when considering whether to bring young children.
More information can be found on our Facebook page.
One Ounce Opera is a sponsored project of Austin Creative Alliance. This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
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LocationCentral Presbyterian Church (View)
200 East 8th Street
Austin, TX 78701
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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