An evening of ecstatic chamber music and dada operatic comedy
with Ariadne Greif, soprano, Paul Pinto, baritone, Mary Birnbaum, stage direction,
Nadia Sirota and Jonah Sirota, violas, Benjamin Larsen, cello, Hyungjin Choi, piano,
Katherine Fortunato, percussion and the Momenta String Quartet
Robert Sirota’s broken places, a healing meditation on brokenness…. hearts, dreams, worlds. Composed for flutist Martha Cargo and cellist Benjamin Larsen.
The nine movements of A Sinner’s Diary comprise a surreal liturgy about the pull and tug between our inner demons and the angels of our better nature. For flute, 2 violas, cello, percussion and piano.
Sheree Clement’s Table Manners, originally for two sopranos and 40 pounds of silverware – is a comedic vocal duet about friendship, competition, and greed. Live premiere starring Ariadne Greif and Paul Pinto.
Mermaid Songs, three vivid, funny and forthright songs about not giving up your dream to be a mermaid, friendship, champagne cocktail parties and chemotherapy. For soprano and string quartet. Premiere performance, with Ariadne Greif directed by Mary Birnbaum.