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
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:
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:
ICareIfYouListen
Opera Ramblings
Recording:
Length: 50 minutes
Instrumentation: Violin, Cello, Vibraphone, Waterphone
Roles:
Gertrud Günter - medium voice
Marie-Madeleine - high voice
Performance History:
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:
ICareIfYouListen
Opera Ramblings
Recording:
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Watch the world premiere on YouTube
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Buy the studio recording
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Text Excerpts
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