One Train
One Train tells the story of Miriam, a young girl who takes a New York City subway ride with her mother on the first day of school. On her journey, she encounters a magician experiencing homelessness. He helps Miriam view the world through the eyes of her diverse fellow passengers. New Camerata Opera commissioned and produced this short opera film, from composer Hilary Purrington, librettist Hannah McDermott, director Carlos Araya, and the Chilean animation firm, Catarata.
Julie
New Camerata Opera has commissioned a short opera film based on the life of Julie d’Aubigny, from composer Whitney George and librettist Wallis Darke. A swashbuckling, bisexual swordswoman and opera singer alive during the 17th-century, d'Aubigny fought to cultivate a world in which those who misbehaved got what they deserved. The film, entitled "Julie", will tell her incredible story, which emphasizes the importance of courage in the face of adversity and the pursuit of equality for all.
Refractions
A visual anthology of works by BIPOC artists and composers. This company debut of Director Kimille Howard was partially supported by OPERA America’s Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors, generously funded by the Marineau Family Foundation.
Party at the Opera
An immersive, musical and theatrical experience for children ages 18 months to 5 years. Excerpts from seven classic operas with original English texts teach children the fundamentals of classical music: rhythm, melody, harmony, range, and dynamics. Approachable, funny characters lead the audience on an exciting musical adventure! Children try their hands at conducting, playing a musical instrument, and find their own operatic voice in this welcoming first invitation into the world of opera.
The Prince von Pappenschmear
CamerataWorks, New Camerata Opera’s in-house film studio, is proud to present the made for YouTube opera short “The Prince von Pappenschmear”. Composed by Peter Engelbert, with a libretto by Adam Laten Willson, chapter one of this trilogy will make its much anticipated premiere in spring 2017. The work was scored for NCO soloists, clarinet, violin, cello and piano. Set in Nazi era Germany, the story follows an exciting undercurrent of women’s liberation in an historic Jewish gynecologist’s office. These contrasting elements create an intriguing mix of absurd farce and surrealist imagery. “The Prince von Pappenschmear” is CamerataWorks' inaugural production.
The Ives Project
CamerataWorks is incredibly proud to present 9 film adaptations of Charles Ives' songs, directed by Paul Ashey, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Derek Box, with world-renowned Ives scholar Neely Bruce at the piano.
