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"Five Ways to Die" Opera Premiere

Join us for the world premiere of "Five Ways to Die," a groundbreaking opera event presented by Experiments in Opera. This unique performance is scheduled for an exclusive run from June 27, 2024, to June 30, 2024, at a venue that promises an intimate and immersive experience. The opera will be showcased on the following dates and times:

- Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 7:00 pm
- Friday, June 28, 2024, at 7:00 pm
- Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 7:00 pm
- Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 2:00 pm

"Five Ways to Die" is the latest creation from the minds within Experiments in Opera’s Writers’ Room, a program initiated in 2019 that fosters collaboration between composers and librettists. This opera challenges traditional notions of authorship by bringing together multiple composers and librettists to craft a large-scale work that reflects the values of inclusivity and community collaboration. Previous works from the Writers’ Room include "Sisyphus 2017," "Aqua Net & Funyuns 2020," and "Everything For Dawn 2022."

This opera features a chamber ensemble of five musicians and a cast of six singers, employing maximalist aesthetics to explore themes of poison, plague, magical portals, and the ever-present shadow of death. The performance will include contributions from the following segments:

- "Water Prayer" with libretto by Marcella Murray and composition by Seong Ae Kim
- "Valhalla Valley Mall" with both libretto and composition by Jason Cady
- "MISCHIEF or RATHATTAN" with libretto by Britt Hewitt and composition by Jesse Gelaznik
- "Serials Killers and The City" with libretto by Joanie Brittingham and composition by Del’Shawn Taylor

The talented cast includes Alize Rozsnyai and Rose Hegele as sopranos, Melisa Bonetti Luna and Lisa Neher as mezzo-sopranos, Kannan Vasudevan as tenor, and Seth Gilman as baritone. The musicians bringing this opera to life are Eileen Mack on clarinet/bass clarinet, James Moore on electric guitar, Tristan Kastin-Krause on acoustic/electric bass, Joe Bergen on vibraphone/percussion, and Matt Evans on drumset.

The production team is led by conductor Dmitry Glivinskiy and stage director Shannon Sindelar.

Tickets for this captivating opera will be available soon. Don't miss your chance to experience the innovative and collaborative spirit of "Five Ways to Die." Stay tuned for ticket release information and prepare to be transported into a world where music and storytelling challenge the boundaries of opera.

Five Ways to Die

Experiments in Opera

Join us for an extraordinary evening of innovative opera at Brooklyn Art Haus, located at 24 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, on May 30, 2024, at 7:30 pm. This event, titled "Crystal’s Channel Experiments In Opera," showcases the cutting-edge work of Experiments in Opera, a company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of opera through workshop performances of new works in development.

This season features two remarkable pieces:

1. **Crystal’s Channel**: Dive into the unique world of a solo singer, her ventriloquist doll, and guitar in an opera that blurs the lines between reality and artifice. This piece tells the humorous yet poignant tale of a songwriter who shares a new, original song on YouTube every day. Through her interactions with the dummy, we explore her journey of mastering ventriloquism during her adolescence and the dramatic turn of events when her obsession leads her mother to take her to an exorcist. This opera boasts the creative talents of Jason Cady (Libretto and Composition), Sarah Daniels (Soprano and Electric Guitar), and Shannon Sindelar (Direction), produced in association with Alter Ego Chamber Opera.

2. **Soul’s Unscreened**: Step into the future with the first act of an installation opera that delves into the life of a computer scientist during the Covid-19 pandemic. This narrative explores her development of groundbreaking AI technology and her attempts to upload her consciousness to the cloud. The opera features a rich tapestry of talent, including Roger A. Martinez (Composition and Electronics), Alize Francheska Rozsnyai (Libretto and Soprano), Tom Sitzler (Baritone), Kaitlyn Tierney (Mezzo-Soprano), and Sepehr Pirasteh (Conductor), alongside a skilled ensemble of musicians.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the forefront of opera innovation. Secure your tickets now for a night that promises to be as enlightening as it is entertaining. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit our website or contact us directly at our Brooklyn office. Join us in supporting the future of opera and witness the birth of new works that challenge, entertain, and inspire.

Crystal's Channel/Souls Unscreened

Brooklyn Art Haus

Developed in EiO’s The Writers’ Room, Constance: A Confession is a comedic journey following one woman’s devotion to the long art of the con. We first meet our titular character during her last days of grad school when she persuades a classmate to participate in a shocking act of violence as a conceptual art project. A year later, struggling to earn money in New York City, Connie finds work as a psychic. Soon, she expands her business and becomes a wellness influencer and her online empire grows into a cult—with deadly consequences. Scored for four singers and all-star experimental ensemble Hypercube, this new opera takes a biting look at how the power of storytelling in the hands of a charismatic figure can destroy lives.

Director

Shannon Sindelar

Events

Upcoming events

14 - 24 May, 2026

Constance: A Confession · Experiments in Opera

Past events

27 - 30 Jun, 2024

Five Ways to Die · Experiments in Opera

May 30, 2024

Crystal's Channel/Souls Unscreened · Experiments in Opera

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