New York, NY
Lucidity (NYC)
When memory fails, music remains.
Music by Laura Kaminsky Libretto by David Cote This intimate chamber opera sheds light on the tragedy of dementia and all those it touches. Lili, an elderly singer and composer with early dementia, struggles with her son, Dante, who has given up his career as a pianist to care for her. Dr. Klugman's study on music and memory brings Sunny, a young clarinetist, into their orbit. What is the connection between music and memory? Facing the challenge of this all-too-human condition demands the utmost in courage and sacrifice. Composer Laura Kaminsky (As One), known for addressing social issues in her work, is “one of the top 35 female composers in classical music” (The Washington Post). Joined by playwright, librettist, and arts journalist David Cote, this production marks the West Coast premiere of this powerful and intimate opera. Lucidity places the audience on stage, with the performance unfolding around the theater. This innovative staging invites a deeper connection to the story and amplifies its emotional resonance.
Audience Role
Observer.
Ages: All ages
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About On Site Opera
Founded in 2012, On Site Opera is the leading presenter of site-specific operas in non- traditional venues throughout New York City. Rooted in collaboration and storytelling, On Site Opera celebrates the connection between artist and audience through highly-curated experiences led by seasoned opera artists and bold and innovative creative teams. To date, OSO has produced 18 operas in as many unique locations to critical acclaim, including Shostakovich’s The Tale of The Silly Baby Mouse using large-scale puppets in performances for families at the Bronx Zoo; Gershwin’s Blue Monday in the historic Cotton Club of Harlem; and Rameau’s Pygmalion in Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, which explored new technology in opera through the use of Google Glass supertitles. Each production invites New Yorkers to explore their city in new and unique ways, while cultivating a new generation of opera audiences.