SEMBLANCE, part 1+2 / mini-opera films (MN Opera/MNiatures)

 SEMBLANCE is a two part opera-film created by Leyna Marika Papach and Stephanie Henry through the MNiatures program at the Minnesota Opera. They are both available to watch for free online immediately alongside the works of Christian Bardin/Mo Holms and Mitchell Bercier:

https://mnopera.org/watch-mniatures/

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SEMBLANCE is a portraiture of two people who are navigating their lives in a dualistic manner. Both are strongly connected to their ethereal selves through dance or music, but the reality of their lives make it difficult for them to operate as one.

Part I: "Leigh Opulent"
Direction/Music/Libretto: Stephanie Henry

YouTube link:
https://youtu.be/Olb27X7bQb8

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Part II: "Mina at Night"
Direction/Music/Libretto: Leyna Marika Papach

YouTube link to film:
https://youtu.be/4VGZNK19KTg

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Combined Credits:

Roland Hawkins II-Leigh Opulent
Linh Kauffman -mother/Mina
Luca La Hoz Calassara -son/Rio

Chorus (for Mina at Night):
Symone Harcum
Leah Brzyski
Joseph Leppek
Aaron Keeney
Allen Michael Jones

Vocal coach/conductor: Allen Periello
Cello: Ben Osterhouse
Piano: Celeste Johnson
Violin: Leyna M Papach

Stage manager: Jerry K. Smith
Ass. stage manager: Samuel A. Phillips
Filming/editing: Serena Hodges, Adam Jacobs
Sound/Mix: Peter Morrow

Produced by Minnesota Opera
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More about MNiatures program:

“Tiny operas, big ideas. Back by popular demand, Minnesota Opera’s MNiatures has returned with newly commissioned mini operas by Minnesota artists from a variety of artistic backgrounds. This program seeks to uplift local artists and give them space to foster their craft, ideas, and dreams. Learn more and watch three genre bending mini operas at mnopera.org/mniatures.”

Leyna M. Papach and Stephanie Henry

NOV 3 AT 1:30 AM – NOV 17 AT 1:30 AM UTC+02

https://www.facebook.com/events/610725283307007/