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The Pitch Shifter (2004) a science fiction chamber opera
A spoof of a science fiction chamber opera of 45 minutes, employing multi-media techniques, combined with voice and traditional acoustic instruments. The semi-scenic piece uses electronics and video and draws unashamedly on the expressive properties of operatic tradition. ________________________________________________________________________________ Short synopsis ‘ The Pitch Shifter ’ In the transitional thoroughfare of the 893rd Galaxial Corner, Master Why, overseer of the In-visible Forum, has entrusted the Rajmin with a mysterious mission on the planet Zingula. To assume physicality on the planet, they must take on Body Prints, which must be maintained with melodic codes, the Zongya-ru. Just as their mission is about to succeed, they are attacked by the XXZZee’s, who wage a sound war with their Weapon of Mass Distortion, the Pitch Shifter, to reclaim Zingula as their home... __________________________________________________________________________________
First performance : May 6, 2004 at Frascati Theatre in the Gaudeamus Music Theatre Festival
commissioned and performed by Ensemble Insomnio
The opera was co-produced by Ensemble Insomnio and STEIM.
video projections and light design : Arnim Friess
The composition was a commission from the Amsterdam Fonds vd Kunst and the Fonds voor het Scheppende Toonkunst.
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