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Composer Anthony R. Green’s Tenderhooks explores modern dating and how dating apps have changed the way individuals interact in real life. Writing from his own experiences as a Black, gay cis-male, he has pondered, in particular, about how dating apps have influenced relationships among homosexual men. He explains, “Combined with articles theorizing how such apps have ruined certain institutions (such as “the gay bar”) and are slowly eroding the concept of older gay mentors, my thoughts about the dating app world have led me to think about the future of gay youth growing up in a world where certain elements of life are just a swipe away.”

Composer Kurt Rohde and poet Donna Masini’s new micro-opera, 4:30 Movie, is a 20 minute work for soprano, percussion, video mirror, and electronics based on Masini’s poems from Masini. These poems, funny, touching, and ruthless, take the reader through the diagnosis, treatment, and death of the author’s sister Karen from cancer. This resonates with the composer, currently under treatment for his own cancer. The texts provide action, dialogue, engagement, and unexpected moments of sorrow and truth as the writer’s sister slowly succumbs to her illness.

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Opera: Tenderhooks & 4:30 Movie

Bayview Opera House

Excerpts from new chamber opera Tenderhooks by composer Anthony R. Green will be used to open up a discussion about the issues addressed in this work, including issues of identity, isolation, and dating in the pandemic age. The bar will be open for drinks, including a signature Tenderhooks cocktail. Composer Anthony R. Green and librettist Mark Labowskie will be part of the discussion. Please note that Tenderhooks includes sexual content.

Exploring opera: “Tenderhooks"

Castle of Our Skins, celebrating 10 years, is back for their fourth annual residency, focused as always on the importance of cultural curiosity and the celebration of Black artistry. They will feature an immersive three-day residency focused on the music of Anthony R. Green, complete with lectures, master classes, open rehearsals and concerts culminating in this portrait concert: Her Phantom Happiness.

Castle of Our Skins • HER PHANTOM HAPPINESS • Ensemble-in-Residence

Longy School of Music of Bard College

Boston Conservatory Composers' Performance Ensemble presents an evening of chamber music performed by student composers. Repertoire includes music by Anthony R. Green, Molly Joyce, Martin Frewer, and the members of the ensemble.

Anthony R. Green

Composer

Events

29 - 30 Apr, 2023

Opera: Tenderhooks & 4:30 Movie · Left Coast Chamber Ensemble

Apr 27, 2023

Exploring opera: “Tenderhooks" · Left Coast Chamber Ensemble

Dec 9, 2022

Castle of Our Skins • HER PHANTOM HAPPINESS • Ensemble-in-Residence · Longy School of Music of Bard College

Dec 4, 2022

Boston Conservatory Composers' Performance Ensemble · Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Nov 12, 2022

FREE Opera Workshop · Left Coast Chamber Ensemble

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