The Berlin Project
A WOMAN'S LIFE AND LOVE
FRAUENLIEBE UND LEBEN
Music by Robert Schumann, Poetry by Albert Von Chamisso
Team
Bethany Mamola, Vocalist
Agostina Migoni, Vocalist
Daniel Lockert, Piano
Raquel Ravaglioli, Violin
Michael Drobycki, Viola
Amy Pirtle, Cello
Installments
March 5, 2018
May 20, 2018
July 25, 2018
July 27, 2018
July 28, 2018
Traditionally this set of Lied is presented in a concert setting by one singer and a pianist. However, in our installment of the work, two sopranos will sing the set, taking turns singing the eight numbers and occasionally singing on a couple of them together. We have changed the way this work has traditionally been presented in order to accent special moment's in the story of this woman's life. We have staged this work with minimal props and simple clothing to give the audience a more honest presence of the character.
WHAT WE'VE ACCOMPLISHED
By staging the set of songs, we have created a visual element to the piece that is normally not present.
1.
By splitting the songs up for two soprano's and utilizing their different timbres, we have been able to accent the chiaroscuro* in the music and poetry.
* chiaroscuro is a painting and drawing technique that is used to contrast the light/dark colors and shadows in a piece of art.
2.
By performing this work in intimate, smaller settings, the audience is able to notice the nuances on stage and connect more easily with the story.