.Gabriel

Opera by Robert J. Bradshaw .Gabriel (pronounced "dot Gabriel") is an opera in two acts (to be performed continuously) written by American composer Robert J. Bradshaw.American Record Guide Nov–Dec 2010, p. 95 The libretto, also by Bradshaw, was inspired by the composer's online experiences with social networking websites, instant messaging, chat rooms and email correspondence..Gabriel, Program/Notes, score published by Beauport Press The opera was commissioned by the Australian Trumpet Guild for performance at the 35th Annual Conference of the International Trumpet Guild, 2010, Sydney, Australia.International Trumpet Guild Review of premiere performance of .Gabriel Also in 2010, the composition was awarded an American Music Center Composer Assistance Program Grant American Music Center Composer Assistance Program 2010 Awards List and was named winner of a 2009 Boston Metro Opera Mainstage Award.Boston Metro Opera Mainstage Award Announcement About the opera Program notes (included in the published score) state: .Gabriel is an allegory for society's increasing perception of connection to the world through the Internet, while in fact separating ourselves from physical interaction. The false perception of safety and protection (and ultimate isolation) of electronic relationships at times promotes posting statements or images people would never consider saying (or doing) in person.The New York Times, "On Networking Sites, Learning How Not to Share" Although Principal interacts with the other members of the cast, they never come in contact with each other. A scrim represents the physical barrier (the computer screen) that separates Principal from the living world around her."Gabriel, Program/Notes .Gabriel is a composition where the trumpet performs as one of the main characters, interacting on stage with the vocalists.Opera Australia Article titled New opera features trumpet in main role The three vocal roles represent different aspects of social interaction. "Principal represents society's dependency on the Internet, computers and electronic communication." She lives alone and is consumed by her need to be "connected". There are also two minor male roles that act as Principal's memories. One is the positive spirit of social relationships and the other is the actual situations where social interaction is required. Concert premiere .Gabriel was premiered at the Music Workshop, Sydney Conservatorium of Music (July 8, 2010). The two principal roles were performed by Joshua Clarke (Yamaha Performing Artist and Principal Trumpet of the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra) Joshua Clarke Biography and Jane Parkin (Opera Australia Artist and member of the Moffatt Oxenbould Young Artist Program) Jane Parkin Biography In March 2010, scenes from the opera sung by Tina Milhorn Stallard, who sang Principal in the premiere recording, had been previewed at the Palm Beach Atlantic University New Music Festival.Stepanich, Greg. "New Music festival features contemporary classical composers" https://web.archive.org/web/20110724082733/http://www.pbpulse.com/music/2010/03/16/new-music-festival-features-contemporary-classical-composers/comment-page-0/ 2011-07-24 . The Palm Beach Post. March 16, 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-10. Roles RoleVoice typePremiere CastGabriel, Principal's unknown companionTrumpet Joshua ClarkePrincipal, A young woman obsessed with the InternetSoprano Jane ParkinMemory I, A persistent memory trying to resurface in Principal's mindTenor Samuel SakkerMemory II, A persistent memory trying to resurface in Principal's mindBass-baritone Christopher Hillier InstrumentMusicianClarinet Peter JenkinsViola Virginia CommerfodBassoon Matthew OckendenPiano Tony LeggeConductor Tony Legge Staged premiere .Gabriel was first staged in America on February 25–26, 2011, by the Boston Metro Opera. The performances took place at Hope Central Church in the historic Boston neighborhood of Jamaica Plain.Boston Metro Opera Concert Program These performances were announced on December 1, 2009, when the opera won a BMO Mainstage Award. CharacterVoice typePremiere CastGabriel, Principal's unknown companionTrumpet Kathryn DriscollPrincipal, A young woman obsessed with the InternetSoprano Sarah MayoMemory I, A persistent memory trying to resurface in Principal's mindTenor Christopher Aaron SmithMemory II, A persistent memory trying to resurface in Principal's mindBass-baritone Stewart Kramer InstrumentMusicianPiano Eve K. Budnick First recording .Gabriel was recorded by the Palmetto Camerata at the University of South Carolina (January 5–7, 2010) and released by Beauport Classical (BC41009) on CD in 2010.CD Baby (CD Distributor) .Gabriel listing The recording features Tina Milhorn Stallard (soprano) and James Ackley (trumpet) performing the principal roles. thumb|The Palmetto Camerata, .GABRIEL Recording Session, January 5, 2010 RoleVoice typeRecording Cast(Engineer: Jeff Francis)Gabriel, Principal's unknown companionTrumpet James AckleyPrincipal, A young woman obsessed with the InternetSoprano Tina Milhorn StallardMemory I, A persistent memory trying to resurface in Principal's mindTenor Walter CuttinoMemory II, A persistent memory trying to resurface in Principal's mindBass-baritone Jacob Will InstrumentMusicianClarinet Joseph EllerViola Constance GeeBassoon Michael HarleyPiano Joseph RackersConductor Neil Casey Notes and references Sources http://www.gabrieltheopera.com American Record GuideOctober 2017 American Music Center Composer Assistance Program 2010 Awards List https://web.archive.org/web/20100713035704/http://www.amc.net/data/pressreleases/2010-06-10ComposerAssistanceProgram.pdf 2010-07-13 "New opera features trumpet in main role", Opera Australia Score: Bradshaw, Robert J. (2009), .Gabriel, Beauport Press, Gloucester, Massachusetts. 978-0-9822775-1-5 Sound Recording: Robert J. Bradshaw's .Gabriel. The Palmetto Camerata. Beauport Classical, 2010. Young, Neville. ".Gabriel by Robert Bradshaw". ITG Journal of the International Trumpet Guild. October 2010. Vol. 35, No. 1 International Trumpet Guild Conference Review (Online Reference, Page 5) Boston Metro Opera Mainstage Award Boston Metro Opera Performance Details and Program Riva Richmond January 28, 2009 On Networking Sites, Learning How Not to Share https://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/29/technology/personaltech/29basics.html The New York Times B5 Joshua Clarke Biography (Yamaha Performing Artist and Principal Trumpet with the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra) (archived) Jane Parkin Biography (Opera Australia) CD Baby (CD Distributor) .Gabriel listing International Trumpet Guild Conference 2010 External links Opera Australia https://web.archive.org/web/20080821162158/http://www.opera-australia.org.au/ 2008-08-21 University of South Carolina School of Music Beauport Press (Publisher) Robert J. Bradshaw Behind the Scenes: The sonata for trumpet and strings (or piano) Premiere Project http://sonatapremiereproject.info 2018-12-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20170713165048/http://www.sonatapremiereproject.info/ 2017-07-13 dead Robert J. Bradshaw James Ackley Tina Milhorn Stallard Category:Operas Category:2010 operas Category:English-language operas