Composer

The Big Swim, commissioned by Houston Grand Opera in partnership with Asia Society Texas Center , is a contemporary fable that fuses diverse influences into a single, compelling whole. Composer Meilina Tsui and librettist Melisa Tien have crafted a witty, heartwarming one-act opera that intentionally crosses boundaries between the traditional and modern, Eastern and Western, and classical and non-classical. In a new retelling of the race, the 12 animals learn that fierce competition is not as crucial as caring for and supporting one another, side by side.

EPSG:4326

The Big Swim

Asia Society Texas Center

Toulmin Commissioning Consortium: American Composers Orchestra and League of American Orchestras have established a 30-orchestra consortium to support commissions by 6 women and nonbinary EarShot alumni. Each composer will write a 6–8 minute orchestral work and develop an educational or community-focused program presented in partnership with each orchestra.

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission by Meilina Tsui with Artis––Naples, Naples Philharmonic

Artis—Naples

Meilina Tsui's Wagneresque is vibrant and evocative, drawing inspiration from the lush and dramatic characteristics of Richard Wagner's music.

Meilina Tsui

Composer

Events

Upcoming events

13 - 14 Dec, 2024

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission by Meilina Tsui with Artis––Naples, Naples Philharmonic · American Composers Orchestra

Mar 1, 2025

Legends · Anchorage Symphony Orchestra

Past events

16 - 18 Feb, 2024

The Big Swim · Houston Grand Opera

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