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'''''Welcome to the Voice''''' is a bilingual [[opera]] (French and English) based on an original story and libretto by [[Muriel Teodori]] with music composed by [[Steve Nieve]]. A first draft was given a workshop performance at the |
'''''Welcome to the Voice''''' is a bilingual [[opera]] (French and English) based on an original story and libretto by [[Muriel Teodori]] with music composed by [[Steve Nieve]]. A first draft was given a workshop performance at the Bell Atlantic Jazz Festival in 2000. The performance cast was [[Elvis Costello]], [[Ron Sexsmith]], [[John Flansburgh]] and students of the [[Juilliard School of Music]]. Musicians were [[Brodsky Quartet]], Nieve, and [[Ned Rothenberg]]. Following this exploratory first attempt, ''Welcome to the Voice'' was expanded. |
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==Synopsis== |
==Synopsis== |
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| ⚫ | The story concerns a Greek immigrant steelworker Dionysos, who discovers the music of classical opera. It becomes an obsession, when he falls in love with the voice of a young opera singer. His workmates try to persuade him to return to work, but he is determined to live on the steps of the opera house, and meet the woman whose voice has enraptured him. In the night he is visited by ghosts of opera's past ([[Carmen]], [[Madama Butterfly]], and [[Norma (opera)|Norma]]). They tell him he is too much like a character from an opera, that he should kill himself to join them in opera heaven. Dionysos is not convinced by them. The following morning he sees the Opera Singer in the street; she is shopping for some rare perfume. He cannot stop himself from grabbing her arm. He tries to embrace her. The police stop him, and want to make an example of him. |
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| ⚫ | The story concerns a Greek immigrant steelworker Dionysos, who discovers the music of classical opera. It becomes an obsession, when he falls in love with the voice of a young opera singer. His workmates try to persuade him to return to work, but he is determined to live on the steps of the opera house, and meet the woman whose voice has enraptured him. In the night he is visited by ghosts of opera's past [[Carmen]], [[Madama Butterfly]], and [[Norma (opera)|Norma]]. They tell him he is too much like a character from an opera, that he should kill himself to join them in opera heaven. Dionysos |
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==Recording== |
==Recording== |
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In 2007 a studio recording of the work, produced by Nieve/Teodori, was released by [[Deutsche Grammophon]]. |
In 2007 a studio recording of the work, produced by Nieve/Teodori, was released by [[Deutsche Grammophon]]. |
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*[http://www.nytimes.com/2000/06/12/arts/music-theater-review-a-tribute-to-the-voice-not-your-usual-opera.html ''New York Times'' review] |
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*[http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/musicshow/steve-nieve/3515038 Interview with Steve Nieve] |
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*[http://www.deutschegrammophon.com/us/cat/4776524 Deutsche Grammophon album page] |
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*[http://www.allmusic.com/album/welcome-to-the-voice-mw0002417875 AllMusic album page] |
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[[Category:Multiple-language operas]] |
[[Category:Multiple-language operas]] |
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[[Category:Operas by Steve Nieve]] |
[[Category:Operas by Steve Nieve]] |
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[[Category:Operas]] |
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[[Category:2000 operas]] |
[[Category:2000 operas]] |
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Welcome to the Voice is a bilingual opera (French and English) based on an original story and libretto by Muriel Teodori with music composed by Steve Nieve. A first draft was given a workshop performance at the Bell Atlantic Jazz Festival in 2000. The performance cast was Elvis Costello, Ron Sexsmith, John Flansburgh and students of the Juilliard School of Music. Musicians were Brodsky Quartet, Nieve, and Ned Rothenberg. Following this exploratory first attempt, Welcome to the Voice was expanded.
Synopsis
The story concerns a Greek immigrant steelworker Dionysos, who discovers the music of classical opera. It becomes an obsession, when he falls in love with the voice of a young opera singer. His workmates try to persuade him to return to work, but he is determined to live on the steps of the opera house, and meet the woman whose voice has enraptured him. In the night he is visited by ghosts of opera's past (Carmen, Madama Butterfly, and Norma). They tell him he is too much like a character from an opera, that he should kill himself to join them in opera heaven. Dionysos is not convinced by them. The following morning he sees the Opera Singer in the street; she is shopping for some rare perfume. He cannot stop himself from grabbing her arm. He tries to embrace her. The police stop him, and want to make an example of him.
Recording
In 2007 a studio recording of the work, produced by Nieve/Teodori, was released by Deutsche Grammophon.
External links
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