The Association of Dominican Classical Artists (ADCA) | New York, NY

Lonely Mother’s Cry from Libertaria: the Virtual Opera will be presented as part of the Celebration of Dominican Composers.

The Association of Dominican Classical Artists (ADCA) | New York, NY.

Founded in 1980 by musicians and composers of Dominican descent living and working in New York City, the Association of Dominican Classical Artists (ADCA) has as its mission to:

• Foster appreciation in the United States for the art and folkloric music of the Dominican Republic;
  

• Create performance space for its artist members;  and,
  

• Bring live performances and classical music education to communities with little or no access to both

You can download the free score for Lonely Mother’s Cry, arranged for Soprano, Cello, and Piano here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/92942050/Lullaby-Trio-for-Sop-Pno-Cello-from-Contemporary-Opera-Libertaria-The-Virtual-Opera

Choirs of the Future?

Choirs of the Future?TeQWire (Technology + Choir) WorkshopSymposium on Laptop Orchestras and Ensembles Louisiana State University April 15, 2012

Perry R. Cook, Emeritus Professor Princeton University Computer Science (also Music) (also CCRMA, ASU, CalArts, SMule, and Humbug Sonic Arts Perry Cook presented Libertaria the Virtual Opera as part of his workshop on the future of choirs. Libertaria was presented as part of a paper on the use of crowdsourcing and choral projects, like Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choirs. Check out Perry Cook’s Website to find out more about the future of music: http://voce.cs.princeton.edu/SLEO2012/ Perry Cook recently joined the cast of Libertaria, playing various roles, including sharing the lead male role of Simeon with talented musician Matthew Meadows.

Moviestorm Opera Test Animations

You can check out some of the latest test animations for Libertaria: The Virtual Opera at Moviestorm. Moviestorm is a machinima program that allows animators/artists to manipulate virtual characters in a virtual environment. While limiting in some ways, Moviestorm is a great way to visualize an idea quickly for a project.

We are using a combination of programs, including Moviestorm, for Libertaria: The Virtual Opera. You can check out some other great links to animation test for the sci-fi opera here:

Moviestorm – spenayoung’s Channel.

We are also looking for animators for Libertaria animation production which will begin in Summer 2012. Click on the “join the crew” page to find out more!

 

Contemporary Opera Excerpt from Libertaria: The Virtual Opera

Talented singers Gretchen Suarez-Peña and Kate Sikora lend their voices for this quick animation test for the contemporary opera Libertaria: The Virtual Opera. They sing an excerpt from Baby Machine, with the character Lucinde singing to her mother long-gone.

Moviestorm Animators Wanted for Virtual Opera!

Hello Everyone!

“Libertaria: The Virtual Opera” needs a team of talented Moviestorm assistant animators to help make this opera a reality. This is volunteer and all animators receive full credit and publicity for your part with Creative Commons licensing for work created for the opera (commercial or noncommercial).

We are in the middle of music production. Animation production will start this summer (2012) once the music production side is complete. The first screening will take place in 2013.

If you are interested in volunteering for Libertaria, please contact me via: spenayoung@gmail.com

You can listen to some of the instrumental music for Libertaria here: http://sabrinapenayoung.bandcamp.com/track…nd-instrumental

 Serious inquiries only. 

I look forward to hearing from you!

S. Pena Young

http://sabrinapenayoung.blogspot.com/

Libertaria: The Virtual Opera Launch Party!

As part of the 2013 LIbertaria Virtual Launch Party, 100 institutions will receive a free press pack with a prelease Libertaria DVD for their own Libertaria Virtual Launch Party.

Who can be part of the VIRTUAL LAUNCH PARTY?

• Film Clubs
• University Departments (Film, music, art, theater, opera workshops, art, feminist theory, political science, etc.)
• Film Departments
• Art Galleries
• Student Groups
• Theaters
• Libraries
• Festivals
• Clubs
• Community Centers
• Select Individuals (Who can commit to a public screening of Libertaria)

If you are part of a university, gallery space, theater, etc. that can host a Libertaria Virtual Screeing Party, e-mail “Spenayoung@gmail.com” with the subject title “Liberaria Virtual Launch Party”. Include the name of your institution, a contact person, and URL.

Private individuals that would like to host their own public viewing of Libertaria: The Virtual Opera in 2013 and receive the free press package need to include specific details regarding venue, expected attendance, and the bio of the host.

Libertaria: The Virtual Opera is recommended for mature audiences.

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Free Electronica Downloads from Libertaria: The Virtual Opera

Hello Electronica Fans!

If you love electronica that blows your mind away, then you will love Libertaria: The Virtual Opera, an insane sci-fi animated opera coming out in 2013 (assuming we don’t all blow up when Planet X hits us)!

FREE music download for the first 100 fans at Band camp! (http://sabrinapenayoung.bandcamp.com/album/libertaria-the-virtual-opera-instrumental). Be sure toSHARE with your friends!

You can check out the latest updates from Libertaria: The Virtual Opera at http://virtualopera.wordpress.com/

SPECIAL BONUS: As part of the 2013 LIbertaria Virtual Launch Party, 100 institutions will receive a free press pack, completing with a prelease Libertaria DVD for their own Screening Party. If you are part of a university, gallery space, theater, etc. that can host a Libertaria Virtual Screeing Party, e-mail “Spenayoung@gmail.com” with the subject title “Liberaria Virtual Launch Party”. Include the name of your institution, a contact person, and URL. (No private individuals unless you can commit to hosting a public screening of Libertaria).

Enjoy the Music!

Sabrina Peña Young

http://sabrinapenayoung.blogspot.com/

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Virtual Opera Music Downloads at Bandcamp!

Get a sneak peak at Libertaria: The Virtual Opera at Bandcamp.com. Check out the latest instrumental tracks during music production, from classical to jazz and some whacked out electronica!

Help support Libertaria: The Virtual Opera with your music downloads!

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Music Production on Libertaria: The Virtual Opera

The fall has been an exciting time for Libertaria: The Virtual Opera. The Libertaria opera cast has been busy rehearsing music for large numbers like “Pilar of the Underground” and Simeon’s solo piece “Metal Ink,” a jazzy tune about a genetic serum. Hey, it is sci-fi!

We have a new member added to our Libertaria cast, talented singer Demetri Cosmic Subayar, who has worked with Wynton Marsalis and has appeared before President Obama at the Kennedy Center. Check back for Demetri’s cast member page later this month. In addition to cast members, Libertaria: The Virtual Opera has a few new crew members added to the production team, including Art Director Carol Damien, Audio Assistant Patrick Neher, and talented singer and Sound Designer Eve Klein. Production pages will be added soon to the opera website giving Libertaria fans a new look into the exciting members of this great project.

Libertaria: The Virtual Opera is still in need of extra hands in animation and sound design. If you are interested in volunteering for Libertaria: The Virtual Opera, please e-mail the composer at spenayoung@gmail.com under the subject heading “Opera Crew”. Music production will continue from now until May 2012, with animation production starting in full swing about March 2012 to December 2012. First screenings of Libertaria: The Virtual Opera are scheduled for 2013.

Those wanting a sneak listen to Libertaria: The Virtual Opera can stream instrumental music for free at: http://sabrinapenayoung.bandcamp.com/track/pilar-of-the-underground-instrumental

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Animated Opera Looking for Film Crew

Image by zoetnet via Flickr

Libertaria: The Virtual Opera is looking for crew members excited about technology and music! We are looking for:

• Lead Animators
• Assistant Animators
• Writers
• Production Assistants
• Screenwriters
• Audio Engineers
• Marketers
• Graphic Artists
• Sound Designers
• Publicists
• Music Assistants
• Actors

Join the Liberataria Film Crew: http://www.wreckamovie.com/productions/libertariathevirtualopera/tasks

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