Category Archives: Luna Pearl Woolf

BETTER GODS

Posted on January 13, 2016 by oxingalemusic

Better Gods, an opera by composer Luna Pearl Woolf and librettist Caitlin Vincent, commissioned by the Washington National Opera, Francesca Zambello, Artistic Director,

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BroadwayWorld Review: BETTER GODS Soars at the Kennedy Center

Posted on January 11, 2016 by oxingalemusic

January 11, 2016 “Ms. Woolf’s gorgeous score is underlined by the use of traditional Hawaiian chants and her score utilized authentic instruments like the nose flute, Kala’au (percussive sticks), and Ili’ili (castanets), that are native to the island.”

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DC Metro Theater Arts: Review: ‘Better Gods’ at The Washington National Opera

Posted on January 11, 2016 by oxingalemusic

January 9, 2016 “Woolf’s new and original composition uses Hawaiian instruments to add an audible authenticity to the story. Throughout the opera the nose flute, Kalaʻau (warrior sticks made from strawberry guava trees), and ʻIliʻili (stone castanets) amplify the sadness … Continue reading →

New York Times: What Happens When Bach Visits the Cafeteria

Posted on October 29, 2015 by oxingalemusic

by DAVID ALLEN October 27, 2015 Students eating at Columbia University’s John Jay Dining Hall, an airy den reverberating with undergraduate chatter, were in for a surprise last Wednesday. When they walked in for dinner, they found Matt Haimovitz — … Continue reading →

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How Bright the Darkness

Posted on August 12, 2015 by oxingalemusic

By Luna Pearl Woolf | For Treble Choir, Harp, Percussion, and String Orchestra | 6′

Posted in Chamber Music with Voice, Choral Music, Luna Pearl Woolf, Vocal Music | Tagged carol, chamber ensemble, choir, Eleanor Wilner, harp, holiday, Luna Pearl Woolf | 2 Comments

We Are God’s Children / MotherSongs

Posted on August 12, 2015 by oxingalemusic

By Luna Pearl Woolf | For Mezzo-Soprano and String Quartet | 9′

Posted in Chamber Music, Chamber Music with Voice, Luna Pearl Woolf, Vocal Music | Tagged Carnegie Hall, cello, Lullaby Project, Luna Pearl Woolf, mezzo-soprano, viola, violin, voice | Leave a comment

Duo

Posted on July 10, 2015 by oxingalemusic

By Luna Pearl Woolf | For Violin and Cello | 16′ Title: Duo Composer: Luna Pearl Woolf Year Composed: 2014 Instrumentation: Violin and Cello Duration: 16′ Format: Score and Parts Catalogue Number: OM0153 Printed Edition Price: 40.00 USD PDF Price: 35.00 USD Premiered … Continue reading →

Posted in Cello Music, Chamber Music, Chamber Music with Cello, Luna Pearl Woolf | Tagged cello, Matt Haimovitz, violin | Leave a comment

How Bright the Darkness

Posted on July 8, 2015 by oxingalemusic

By Luna Pearl Woolf | For Solo Baritone, Women’s Chorus, Harp, Percussion, and String Orchestra | 6′

Posted in Chamber Music with Voice, Choral Music, Luna Pearl Woolf, Vocal Music | Tagged baritone, carol, chamber ensemble, choir, Eleanor Wilner, harp, holiday, Luna Pearl Woolf | Leave a comment

Suspense

Posted on June 15, 2015 by oxingalemusic

By Luna Pearl Woolf | For Eight Cellos and Four Percussion | 11′

Posted in Chamber Music, Chamber Music with Cello, Luna Pearl Woolf | Tagged cello, Lois Weber, Luna Pearl Woolf, percussion, silent film | Leave a comment

L’Opéra: On Se Souviens De Toi, Sappho (We Remember You, Sappho)

Posted on April 12, 2015 by oxingalemusic

April 12, 2015 Présenté pour la première fois avec mis en scène, [à la compagnie Ballet-Opéra-Pantomime, directeur Hubert Tanguay-Labrosse] l’opéra Orpheus on Sappho’s Shore de Luna Pearl Woolf s’est révélé une fascinante et onirique proposition artistique: la rencontre de ces … Continue reading →

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The New York Times: Her Art, Her Passion, Her Torment: Joyce DiDonato Celebrates Camille Claudel at Zankel Hall

Posted on February 6, 2015 by oxingalemusic

February 6, 2015 Joyce DiDonato at Zankel Hall with the Brentano String Quartet: from left, Serena Canin, Mark Steinberg, Nina Lee and Misha Amory. Credit: Hiroyuki Ito for The New York Times The life of the French sculptor Camille Claudel is … Continue reading →

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San Francisco Classical Voice: From the Top Loves the S.F. Conservatory

Posted on February 4, 2015 by oxingalemusic

February 4, 2015 Christopher O’Riley, photo by Edy Perez It’s been a while, seven years, since the popular NPR musical talent show From the Tophas been back to San Francisco. The show is planning to tape a show at … Continue reading →

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THE PILLAR – Opera-in-progress

Posted on August 5, 2014 by oxingalemusic

THE PILLAR An opera by Luna Pearl Woolf Libretto by David Van Taylor The Pillar tells the story of a woman who has dedicated her whole life to her husband, a pillar of the community. When he falls into disgrace, she must confront … Continue reading →

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