Newsletter – March 2008
Juventas! New Music Ensemble & OperaHub present
**TRAMPS, EMAILS, & HEMLOCK:
An Evening of Three New Chamber Operas
March 18, 19 & 22, 2008 at 8:00 PM
Seully Hall at The Boston Conservatory
8 The Fenway, Boston
Juventas New Music Ensemble, one of Boston's most energetic
organizations dedicated to the performance of new music, and OperaHub,
Boston's freshest chamber opera company, join forces to present the
world premieres of three one-act operas by young composers Marcus Karl
Maroney, Christine McClintock and Peter McMurray, brought to life by
an exciting array of young local singers, conductors,
instrumentalists, directors and visual artists.
Tickets will be available at the door at the following prices: $24 for
adults, $18 for students, $12 for seniors, and $6 for children. All
tickets purchased online will receive a 20% discount. Be sure to enter
the coupon code "opera" when prompted.
TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE at http://boxoffice.juventasmusic.com/
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ABOUT THE OPERAS:
**DUST OF THE ROAD - MARCUS KARL MARONEY
A COUPLE MEETS THE SUPERNATURAL IN A WINDSWEPT LAND
Prudence, an independent, loving, and lonely wife, veils her strong
will in a facade of tenderness and fear. Her husband Peter is a
perfect foil in every way, masking inner turmoil with surface
strength. In a series of mysterious dialogues, the two engage with
The Tramp, a supernatural character with an unusual history of his
own.
**A ROOSTER FOR ASCLEPIUS - PETER MCMURRAY
DEATH. GODS. ROOSTERS. HEMLOCK.
WHO COULD ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE?
Somehow, in all the digging-up of old Greek tragedy, Plato's accounts
of Socrates' death have gone relatively untouched. So in the spirit
of the cult of novelty, here it is, like never before.
**RE: - CHRISTINE MCCLINTOCK
A TANTALIZING TALE OF ALTERNATE REALITIES IN CYBERSPACE
In real life, John struggles to manage his stale marriage and a female
supervisor, Lisa, who has turned his concept of gender roles
topsy-turvy. On cyberspace, he unknowingly flirts with Lisa who
corresponds under a pseudonym. As if all that were not drama enough,
John's wife also corresponds with Lisa, who she believes to be a man
named Michael!
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JUVENTAS ANNOUNCES NEW MUSIC PODCAST:
The first episode of the Juventas podcast is out! Our podcast
features music you won't hear on the radio -- original, contemporary
compositions by the next generation of composers. We aim to create a
space where composers can share their works with the musical community
and the world. Please take the time to download and listen. You'll
find the music dynamic, intriguing, and diverse.
http://podcast.juventasmusic.com/
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MATCHING PROGRAM:
Members of the Juventas community have agreed to provide up to $500 in
matching funds for individual gifts up to $50 per patron. Your gift
made before September 1, 2008 will be matched 1:1 from this pool of
funds. Please take advantage of this opportunity to double the effect
of your contribution to Juventas.
Visit http://www.juventasmusic.com/contribute.php for more information.
To make a gift visit:
http://www.contribute.juventasmusic.com/
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
**JUVENTAS TRIO CONCERT - Alexa Scmitz, violin; Brandon Brooks, cello;
Michael Sakir, piano
Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.
Arlington Street Church
351 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
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For questions and comments please contact us at JuventasMu...@gmail.com.
Thank you!
Juventas!
"Speaking new music, Sounding composers, Sparking community"
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