Composer

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Missy Mazzoli

Genre

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Opera

Average_duration

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01:05:20

"Song from the Uproar: The Lives and Deaths of Isabelle Eberhardt" is an opera composed by Missy Mazzoli with a libretto by Royce Vavrek. The opera tells the story of Isabelle Eberhardt, a Swiss explorer and writer who lived in North Africa in the late 19th century. The opera explores Eberhardt's unconventional life, her struggles with identity, and her eventual death in a flash flood. The opera was composed in 2012 and premiered on February 24, 2012, at the Kitchen in New York City. The opera is divided into three movements, each exploring a different aspect of Eberhardt's life. The first movement, "The Only Daughter," introduces Eberhardt and her family and explores her desire to escape her privileged upbringing. The second movement, "The Wanderer," follows Eberhardt as she travels through North Africa, immersing herself in the culture and people of the region. The final movement, "The Nomad's Psalm," explores Eberhardt's death and her legacy. Mazzoli's music for the opera is characterized by its use of electronic and acoustic instruments, creating a unique and modern sound. The libretto by Vavrek is poetic and evocative, capturing the spirit of Eberhardt's writing and her love for the people and landscapes of North Africa. Overall, "Song from the Uproar: The Lives and Deaths of Isabelle Eberhardt" is a powerful and moving opera that explores the life of a remarkable woman who defied convention and lived life on her own terms. The opera has been praised for its innovative music and storytelling, and has been performed in cities around the world.

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