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An Environmental Revenge Opera by Alice Shields

With the help of her shrieking Activist Army of women
the sex slave Zhaojün takes down the Emperor,
the corporate destroyer of the Earth.

 
 

Chamber Opera in One Act

Music & Libretto by Alice Shields

For Soprano, Baritone, Female Speaking Chorus,
and optional Female Narrator

With 7 onstage musicians:
flute, oboe, piano, violin, viola, cello & percussion

Duration: ca.1 hour


CONCERT PREMIERE

The Association for the Promotion of New Music,
Baruch Performing Arts Center, NYC, Nov. 20, 2018,
with soprano Sharon Harms, baritone Jeremy Huw Williams & Ensemble Pi, conducted by Carl Bettendorf.


LINKS TO CONCERT PERFORMANCE

The Woman Who Saved the World - opera (2018 trailer)


ORDER A PDF OF THE SCORE

Contact The American Composers Alliance at
info@composers.com or call 212-837-8082.


 

PHOTOS

Zhaojün: Soprano Sharon Harms

The Emperor: Baritone Jeremy Huw Williams

 

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