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Dear Friend,
We hope you are staying safe and well.
For #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of unity taking place today as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19, we want to highlight those who have given so much to make our work possible. It starts with you, our friends and supporters. We have been overwhelmed by the generosity you've shown for this organization and for Sweet Land. Thank you for your donations, Sweet Land film purchases, and kind words of encouragement. All have emboldened us to keep pursuing our mission, one impossible opera at a time.
To be artist-driven is foundational to our mission and existence. We have had the absolute honor of working with so many incredible artists over the years and most recently with The Industry's Company Members and the artists featured in Sweet Land. Today on #GivingTuesdayNow, please consider supporting these artists in their independent endeavors. Below you will find a list of Company Member and Sweet Land artist's projects that need your help. We will be updating this list on our website through the end of May.
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ENGAGE WITH THE INDUSTRY COMPANY AND SWEET LAND ARTISTS
You can now take online voice lessons - beginning and intermediate vocal technique - with singer Maria Elena Altany through the Maria Elena Altany Online Voice Studio.
Mezzo-soprano Mindy Ella Chu is featured as soloist in a new chamber version of the Duruflé Requiem with the Stanford University Chamber Choir, St. Lawrence String Quartet and Omer String Quartet, Nikolas Nackley (baritone), Stephen Sano (conductor), and Robert Huw Morgan (organ) - Album Release May 15, 2020 on Apple Music.
The Furies (Maiani da Silva and Kate Outterbridge) is a contemporary violin duo fearlessly empowering the female identifying experience through chamber music and education.
You can check out Ashley Faatoalia's first solo album of original pop/R&B, Extra. And for the next eight weeks, Ashley is teaming up with fellow Industry member Cedric Berry to host a weekly live show Thursdays at 4pm on Long Beach Opera's Facebook.
The Suite Unraveling is a progressive jazz and contemporary music ensemble helmed by guitarist and composer Lily Maase. 'Lily Maase is a guitarist and composer of powerful originality. Influenced equally by Ornette Coleman, Morbid Angel and electronic music, she has created a modern jazz-rock fusion with minimalism, indie rock and a touch of psychedelics.' -John Zorn.
Molly Pease recently wrote about her experiences working on Sweet Land. Visit her blog to read her beautiful reflection on the process of rehearsing and performing the production.
Join Sarah Belle Reid's Patreon community, where she posts tutorials on experimental + electronic music, behind-the-scenes content, and hosts monthly Virtual Listening Parties to discover and engage with new music.
Supporting Kathryn Shuman on Patreon gives you access to her latest projects (including early-release info on her upcoming album "Duets for Voice and Landscape"), patron-only musical releases, voice tutorial and warm-up videos, and references to artists and work she's inspired by most.
Join Nandani Maria Sinha for Music to Remember, a weekly LA Opera concert inspired by the powerful role that music plays in restoring the body, soul and memory.
Starting with Schoenberg’s Hanging Gardens, singer Peabody Southwell will deconstruct works she holds sacred and share the shards in mixed media videos in her newest project, Deconstruction of What I Know (mixed media).
Micaela Tobin will release her latest album through her White Boy Scream project, 'BAKUNAWA', out on Deathbomb Arc on 6/5/2020.
Diana Wade is working on recording the complete viola sonatas of Paul Hindemith. Diana Wade will be tackling the ultimate gauntlet for violists: recording the 7 sonatas for viola by Paul Hindemith, a project she’s dreamt of since she was 18.
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Thank you again for all you do to support The Industry!
Take good care,
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Elizabeth Cline
Executive Director, The Industry
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Opera Philadelphia presents
Digital Festival O
Digital Festival O offers select free opera streams, including groundbreaking operas that received their world premieres with the company. Enjoy a new stream and special events every weekend during May.
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