The Trinity Site

    Reading about the Adams’ creation, I was surprised by the aria “Batter My Heart” [Holly Sonnet written by John Donne}; which is sung by the main character of this opera (Oppenheimer). The first thing I liked about this before listening to the music, was Peter’s reason to use this text/poem for this Aria;…

Different Perspectives to a Single Work

  There are many different manners and perspectives to receive just one work; whether is poetry, music, literature, painting, dance and arts in general. I think that the perspective depends on what time or what period the critics or the audience are living in. Therefore, it is clear that there is a considerable connection between…

Einstein on the Beach – Bed Aria

  While listening to Einstein on the Beach, this new musical style created certain tension in my ears and my head. I had many first thoughts and impressions as a performer, which I could describe them within this two simple words: vicious circle. Glass wrote this opera in the summer of 1975, and it premiered…