Based on a true story, including new English translations by the librettist from Marie-Madeline's poetry
Libretto by Aiden K. Feltkamp
Music by Rosśa Crean
Commissioned by the International Museum of Surgical Science​

Synopsis: Gertrud Günter, known to the early 20th century world as the lesbian erotic poet Marie-Madeleine, resurrects herself in order to take vengeance on her Nazi killers. Interweaving Marie-Madeleine's own work with a newly-crafted narrative, this monodrama explores the art and life of this Nazi-defying artist. 

Length: 50 minutes

Instrumentation: Violin, Cello, Vibraphone, Waterphone 

Roles:
Gertrud Günter - medium voice
Marie-Madeleine - high voice

Performance History:
January 2023 - Tenth Muse Initiative (Australian Premiere)
June 2022 - Goethe Institut Chicago
February 2020 - The Rhinoceros Theater Festival, Chicago IL 
June 2019 - International Museum of Surgical Science, Chicago IL (world premiere)

Reviews:
SeeSaw Mag
XPress Magazine
Arts Hub (AU)
Out in Perth
ICareIfYouListen
Opera Ramblings

Recording:

Watch the world premiere on YouTube

Buy the studio recording

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