Essences
• written for Voice and Piano; 10' 00"
• keys available for: soprano; alto (countertenor)
I. Eletelephony / II. Jellyfish / III. 2 AM / IV. Altitude
• written for Voice and Piano; 10' 00"
• keys available for: soprano; alto (countertenor)
I. Eletelephony / II. Jellyfish / III. 2 AM / IV. Altitude
Essences explores four different time periods in one person’s life, beginning with the earliest humors of childhood and moving through romance-driven adolescence, work-driven adulthood, and reflection upon a fulfilled love in late adulthood. This song cycle sets four different poems from four different women poets, utilizing different tonalities and stylistic approaches to paint different sections of life. Originally scored for an alto-register voice, Essences is also scored for a soprano voice.
The four poems are all available in the Public Domain:
Eletelephony by Laura Elizabeth Richards / A Jelly-Fish by Marianne Moore
A London Thoroughfare, 2 A.M. by Amy Lowell / Altitude by Lola Ridge
Eletelephony by Laura Elizabeth Richards / A Jelly-Fish by Marianne Moore
A London Thoroughfare, 2 A.M. by Amy Lowell / Altitude by Lola Ridge
Micaela Hulsey sings the songs of Essences, accompanied by Chad Spears on piano.
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Performances
Premiere: Micaela Hulsey (soprano) and Chad Spears (piano) in Boise, Idaho, July 26, 2019
Opera Elect 2nd Annual New Music Series
Premiere: Micaela Hulsey (soprano) and Chad Spears (piano) in Boise, Idaho, July 26, 2019
Opera Elect 2nd Annual New Music Series