2013 CU New Opera Workshop production of 'A Wrinkle in Time.'
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2013 CU New Opera Workshop production of 'A Wrinkle in Time.'
BOULDER, Colo. 鈥� Renowned Irish author Colm T贸ib铆n, Italian composer Alberto Caruso and Ron Daniels, associate director for the Royal Shakespeare Company will join forces at听CU Opera鈥檚 New Opera Workshop听June 13-15.听
The trio will work with College of Music student artists on T贸ib铆n鈥檚 (the name is pronounced KAH-lum toe-BEEN) adaptation of his 2006 novel, 鈥淭he Master鈥濃�攁 finalist for the prestigious Booker Prize. The opera deals with the American author, Henry James.听
鈥淟ike certain of the characters in his novels,鈥� says Leigh Holman, co-director of CU NOW, 鈥淛ames was hidden and secretive. Director Ron Daniels calls the opera 鈥榓n unrequited ghost/love story.鈥� This should translate powerfully to the operatic stage.鈥澨�
Now in its fifth season, CU NOW has earned a reputation in presenting new works. Noted composer Jake Heggie (鈥淒ead Man Walking鈥�) suggested bringing 鈥淭he Master鈥� to 麻豆影院 when Daniels was searching for an appropriate workshop venue.
Composer Alberto Caruso has written numerous works for the stage, including an operatic adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exup茅ry鈥檚 beloved story, 鈥淭he Little Prince.鈥澨�
Friday and Sunday will feature fully staged performances of the second act of 鈥淭he Master.鈥� On Saturday night, the entire opera will be performed and recorded, Holman says.听
鈥淵ou鈥檒l see us with stands and mics, recording this piece live,鈥� Holman says. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a rare opportunity to observe the process of creation and to share those observations with the creators.鈥� All performances are free and open to the public.
A new component at this year鈥檚 workshop will be the Composer Fellows鈥� initiative. It will provide four student composers from CU an opportunity to hone their skills in writing for the stage. Their work will be presented at a concert at 2 p.m. June 8.
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CU New Opera Workshop
鈥淭he Master,鈥� music by Alberto Caruso; libretto by Colm T贸ib铆n
WHEN: June 13 and 14 at 7:30pm, June 15 at 2pm
WHERE: ATLAS Black Box Theater on the CU campus
TICKETS: Free and open to the public
INFO:听Click here for more information听or call 303-492-6576
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