{"id":12119,"date":"2016-01-28T17:31:20","date_gmt":"2016-01-28T22:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=12119"},"modified":"2016-01-28T17:31:20","modified_gmt":"2016-01-28T22:31:20","slug":"the-astronauts-tale-new-opera-premiers-in-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hobbyspace.com\/Blog\/?p=12119","title":{"rendered":"“The Astronaut’s Tale” – New opera premiers in New York"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Brooklyn Academy of Music<\/a> is presenting the\u00a0new opera \u00a0The Astronaut\u2019s Tale<\/a><\/em>, Jan.28-31.<\/p>\n

\"15-mkting-1869-AstronautsTale-613x463[1]\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Presented by Encompass New Opera Theatre<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Breathtaking images of the galaxies and outer space ignite this modern tale of a young man who dreams of space travel and flying to Mars. Guided by a mysterious stranger who challenges his views on creation and fuels his desire to become an astronaut, the young man discovers romance and a drive to succeed, which catapults his blast off into space, transforming his life. With stunning projections, an exciting percussive score for chamber orchestra, and gorgeous vocal music, The Astronaut’s Tale is a luminous glimpse at a multidimensional universe and the majesty of outer space.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Music by Charles Fussell<\/em>
\nLibretto by Jack Larson<\/em>
\nDirected by Nancy Rhodes<\/em>
\nConducted by Nicholas DeMaison<\/em><\/p>\n

Sets by Stephen H. Carmody<\/em>
\nProjections by Lianne Arnold<\/em>
\nCostumes by Angela Huff<\/em>
\nLighting by Sarah Johnston<\/em><\/p>\n

Additional details about\u00a0the work can be found at\u00a0The Astronaut’s Tale – Encompass New Opera Theatre<\/a>.<\/p>\n

See also:\u00a0‘The Astronaut’s Tale’: New Opera Celebrates Space with Awesome Visual Displays – Space.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Brooklyn Academy of Music is presenting the\u00a0new opera \u00a0The Astronaut\u2019s Tale, Jan.28-31. Presented by Encompass New Opera Theatre Breathtaking images of the galaxies and outer space ignite this modern tale of a young man who dreams of space travel and flying to Mars. 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