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Erato Ensemble - The Transformation of Miss Emily Evans (Katerina Gimon / Barbara Black)
The Transformation of Miss Emily Evan (2022)
Music by Katerina Gimon (Commissioned by Erato)
Libretto by Barbara Black
Dorothea Hayley, soprano
Melanie Adams, mezzo-soprano
William George, tenor
Steve Maddock, baritone
Jeff Pelletier, flute
Julie Begg, clarinet
Sarah Kwok, violin
Alexandra Sia, cello
Michael Park, piano
Chad Emry Heltzel, conductor
The Transformation of Miss Emily Evans is a comic chamber opera based on a microfiction of the same name from Barbara Black’s “Little Fortified Stories”, which was in turn loosely inspired by Vancouver Suffragette Helena Gutteridge and other early B.C. suffragettes. The creation of Miss Evans was made possible by a grant from the Canada Council of the Arts, and we hope this work will eventually become the first in a trilogy of short, twisted, fairytale-esque operas called “The Twisted Tales” - stay tuned!
In my musical setting of Barbara’s text, you’ll hear several motifs representing key characters and themes recur and transform throughout the opera. The first motif, that of the “prim and proper” court of the ethics counsel, can be heard in the instrumental introduction to the opera. You’ll also hear themes introduced for the Ethics Counsel and Miss Evans later in the 1st scene. In scene 3, there’s
also a chance to join in the fun! We invite you to join in chanting with the Ethics Counsel as part of the Mesmerist’s incantation to help ‘transform’ Miss Evans.
Vótus-pólus, vótus-fócus. [repeat until cue]
Blast her to eternity!
Blast her! x 4
We hope you enjoy The Transformation of Miss Emily Evans!
~ Kat
erina Gimon (katerinagimon.com)
Synopsis:
In the opening scene, a smart, well-read woman, Miss Evans, of the Victorian era, is deemed too intelligent for polite society. She appears before the Ethics Counsel, professing in song her love of knowledge and women’s rights to education. However, her behaviour is judged as inexcusable and she is referred to Doctor Corrigan for a cure.
In Scene 2, the pompous doctor prescribes dubious treatments which only have the effect of making him unhinged. Miss Evans upholds her beliefs. The Doctor fails, and summons the Mesmerist to eradicate Miss Evans’ unorthodox views.
In Scene 3, the Mesmerist-actually a fellow suffragette in disguise and sympathetic to Miss Evans’ plight-does a fake incantation and spell to allow Miss Evans to “disappear” and ultimately escape.
In the final scene, some 20 years later, Miss Evans, now doctor and leader of the Women’s Suffrage League, announces their victory in the referendum for women to gain the right to vote.
The story is loosely based on the Women’s Suffrage movement in Vancouver, BC, circa late 1800’s to mid 1900’s.
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Erato Ensemble - Green Space (William George / Gina Leola Woolsey)
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Green Space (2022) Music by William George (composed for Erato) Libretto by Gina Leola Woolsey Dorothea Hayley, soprano Melanie Adams, mezzo-soprano Jeff Pelletier, flute Julie Begg, clarinet Sarah Kwok, viola Alexandra Sia, cello Michael Park, piano Yuha Tomita, dancer Lazaro Silva, dancer Will Jessup, choreographer I wanted to compose something relevant to Vancouver for this concert. Gina Leo...
Erato Ensemble - Quintet No. 1: The Little Matchstick Girl (V. Ely Levitt)
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Quintet No. 1 - The Little Matchstick Girl (2022) Music by V. Ely Levitt (Commissioned by Erato) Dorothea Hayley, soprano William George, tenor Julie Begg, bass clarinet Sarah Kwok, viola Alexandra Sia, cello Chad Emry Heltzel, conductor I was initially approached to compose a piece for Erato before the pandemic during my 4th year at VCC studying under Dorothea Hayley. At that point the world w...
Erato Ensemble - Night Voices (Leila Lustig)
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Night Voices (2020) Music by Leila Lustig (Premiere) 1. Advice from a bat (poem by Michael T. Young) 2. Crickets (poem by Sue Owen) 3. Dark Shape (poem by Leila Lustig) William George, tenor Dorothea Hayley, soprano Melanie Adams, mezzo-soprano Sarah Kwok, violin Two of the songs in this cycle were inspired by the poetry of Michael T. Young and Sue Owen. I used my own poem to complete the group...
Erato Ensemble - Duormi Riposa (Vincent Schillaci-Ventura)
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Duormi riposa sutta a ‘na rosa (2022) Music by Vincent Schillaci-Ventura (composed for Erato) Dorothea Hayley, soprano Melanie Adams, mezzo-soprano & glass bowl Jeff Pelletier, flute Julie Begg, clarinet Sarah Kwok, viola Alexandra Sia, cello This piece is based on an ancient traditional Sicilian lullaby. The lullaby is the first music we hear as infants - our mother’s voice lulling us to sleep...
Horse Opera - Ring Of Fire (Official Video)
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Horse Opera's scorching new version of the classic Ring Of Fire is now available at all streaming and downloading sites!
Will George - Open Arms (demo)
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Video for demo recording of Open Arms, words & music by Will George & Jon McGrath
In Flanders (Ivor Gurney)
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Performed by William George, tenor & Corey Hamm, piano Recorded Live at the Roedde House, Vancouver, BC Music by Ivor Gurney Poem by F.W. Harvey
Empty Chairs & Empty Tables
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Performed by William George, tenor & Corey Hamm, piano Recorded Live at Roedde House, Vancouver, BC Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg
Horse Opera - Barbie Q (Official Video)
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Starring Gigi Goode, who would be the perfect embodiment of Barbie Q in a live video. From Horse Opera's album "Lucky 13" available for download and streaming on all digital outlets. www.horseopera.ca HAPPY PRIDE!
Jackie DeShannon - I Don't Wanna Be Without You (Original Demo)
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Jackie DeShannon's acoustic demo recording. This song was covered by The Authentics in 1965.
ERATO ENSEMBLE: Alberto Ginastera - Duo for Flute and Clarinet
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Duo for Flute and Clarinet (1945) Music by Alberto Ginastera Jeff Pelletier, flute Julie Begg, clarinet Originally for flute and oboe, Daniel Dorff’s adaptation is faithful to the original, other than the transposition and a few octave changes. Alberto Ginastera’s compact, neoclassical Duo, is a work of such freshness and substance that music critic and composer Virgil Thomson declared, “This i...
ERATO ENSEMBLE: Jessica Meyer - The Last Rose
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The Last Rose (2016) Music by Jessica Meyer Poem by Thomas Moore Dory Hayley, soprano Alex Sia, cello “The Last Rose” is a setting of Thomas Moore’s poem “The Last Rose of Summer” that serves as a commentary on how certain uses of social media, the internet, and texting can make humans feel even lonelier than before this technology was invented. ~ Jessica Meyer Tis the last rose of summer, Left...
ERATO ENSEMBLE: Harry Somers - Evocations
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Evocations (1966) Music and text by Harry Somers Melanie Adams, mezzo-soprano Michael Park, piano 1 Loon cry Night call Mist wreath of night Darkness womb of night Above infinity points of light Water stillness Night sounds Loon cry Echos haunts dies 2 Shattered light refracted silver Shimmers High so high great wings soar on the bright joy of day 3 And the day spinning away Spinning, spinning....
ERATO ENSEMBLE: William George - The Seven Dwarfs, each on his deathbed, remember Snow White
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The Seven Dwarfs, each on his deathbed, remember Snow White (2016) Music by William George Poems by Ron Koertge William George, tenor Julie Begg, clarinets I found these delightful poems years ago and was waiting for the right opportunity to set them to music. They are true duets, with the clarinetist commenting, prodding, joining and mocking the singer/dwarf. - Will George Doc: Snow White worr...
ERATO ENSEMBLE: Caroline Shaw - Limestone & Felt
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ERATO ENSEMBLE: Rodney Sharman - Dedication
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Horse Opera - Spare The Rod (Official Lyric Video)
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Horse Opera live at the Roxy (full set)
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @lucystembridge2598
    @lucystembridge2598 3 місяці тому

    Who wrote thie clever rendition? I love it! (This is Lucy from Atlanta and it’s October of 2024.)

  • @freedom195
    @freedom195 7 місяців тому

    Beautiful tribute to your Dad, Will <3 <3

  • @familydogg1234
    @familydogg1234 9 місяців тому

    " Raremusicm". ‐ thanx but what is your source about Page asking to use one of Jackies' song? Also about H Young? It's common knowledge about Page playing on her session( 4 songs: Don't Turn Your Back On Me", I Remember the Boy" etc. Page talked about her in Trouser Press, Guitar Greats book 1983, website. Are there any good books on DeShannon? I am aware of the songs the 2 of them cowrote for others: Faithfull, Dave Berry, Barbara Lewis ( Page thought they wrote for Ester Phillips " or one of those colored artists"( his quote Trouser Press also DeShannons The Liberty Years CD liner notes and quote from Faithfulls book) and a few others Judi Smith. DeShannons " Thats Another Side of You"( now available on YT!) The source fir the last one is Greg Russo who did the liner notes for"What the World Needs Now. " Also PHILLIPA LEWIS,...Some songs were recorded by 2 artists ( I've Got Tears to Remind Me"). I guess Page wrote or cowr the music and DeShannon wrote lyrics?. They both visited the US but Page would return alone. There is a bad rumor that ZEPS Tangerine was written about DeShannon. Wrong!!!! The lyrics were written in 68 by Keith Relf. Zep redid the song and Relf wasn't credited. I commented on this on YT and haven't heard a response. I own most of the songs and have interviews as my source.Ive had the YBs Shape of Things 7LP box set since March 1985. Then it was withdrawn. The Authentics have been reissued a few times. I met someone who owned the single- must be Rare! Thanks!!!!

  • @Ants-ed3vl
    @Ants-ed3vl 9 місяців тому

    Πολλά όμορφο!

  • @SimonSimon-rn3tm
    @SimonSimon-rn3tm Рік тому

    Trash of the first order!

  • @tacolover619
    @tacolover619 Рік тому

    This melody resonates deeply within me, echoing the profound tales of life, love, heartache, and renewal. It's the symphony of my very soul, speaking in harmonious whispers that touch the core of my being.

  • @rouuuk
    @rouuuk Рік тому

    i spend 1 hour looking for this. strangely i couldnt findt it on the youtube app on my phone. i had to use the computer: i thought u guys deleted it :(

    • @willgeorge7203
      @willgeorge7203 Рік тому

      Glad you found it! We actually have another version up now as well, from a more recent concert with different musicians.

  • @koosriedijk3872
    @koosriedijk3872 Рік тому

    Modest....refined....impressive ... a valuable musical document for counter Mark Donnelly. - Thank you for sharing . Best regards from a Dutchman.

  • @koosriedijk3872
    @koosriedijk3872 Рік тому

    9 years later (better laten than never!) applause from the Netherlands. For Mark, the splendid counter and Rita, Yun & Stefan.

  • @koosriedijk3872
    @koosriedijk3872 Рік тому

    counter-tenor Mark Donnelly is excellent. Fine breathcontrol and no disturbing vibrato - I prefer this version far above the English text (which is also to be seen and heard on youtube, also with Mark and soprano Catherine Laub). Compliments from the Netherlands.

    • @koosriedijk3872
      @koosriedijk3872 Рік тому

      Where is Mark nowadays? cannot trace him further (apart from another singer with the same name)

  • @anastasiya108ayisatsana
    @anastasiya108ayisatsana Рік тому

  • @rosemarywright939
    @rosemarywright939 Рік тому

    Exquisite. Thank you

  • @user-yr8py1jm7x
    @user-yr8py1jm7x Рік тому

    so much emotional

  • @robot_spider
    @robot_spider Рік тому

    Memory is a strange thing. It doesn't work the way I thought it did. We are so bound by time; by its order.

  • @karenhutzcal8698
    @karenhutzcal8698 Рік тому

    I love this video! 🎶❤🎶

  • @thorisbc
    @thorisbc Рік тому

    Truly awesome. Very tight band. Will, your voice reaches in and gives it squeeze. Production? Could use use a lift, really not bad but not quite at the calibre of the band. I definitely will be coming to see one of you guys.

    • @thorisbc
      @thorisbc Рік тому

      ...>one of your gigs.

    • @willgeorge7203
      @willgeorge7203 Рік тому

      Thanks Geoff! That was just a rehearsal video. Our studio version is much better quality. We haven’t played this live for a while but are putting it in our setlist for our show this Saturday!

  • @allvalley
    @allvalley Рік тому

    Nicely played, shame you played it so fast.

  • @markgarrett2946
    @markgarrett2946 Рік тому

    "Promo sm"

  • @heatherjohnson9463
    @heatherjohnson9463 Рік тому

    Thank you too Will for your lovely reply....yes the music of this calibre is absolutely wonderful.

  • @heatherjohnson9463
    @heatherjohnson9463 Рік тому

    I heard this piece of music on Classic FM and it is absolutely beautiful, It brought emotions that I had buried out and although I sat sobbing it was so cleansing and made me appreciate the gift of being able to hear and how precious this gift is. Thank you for your talent it really is a masterpiece.😇

    • @willgeorge7203
      @willgeorge7203 Рік тому

      Thank you so much for your kind comments Heather! Music is a wonderful gift!

    • @szilveszterdomotor
      @szilveszterdomotor Рік тому

      This song got popular now due to the HBO LoU series, however I have heard it previously from other movies. This is one piece when you check the sheet it is so simple and even primitive, but with violin it is a miracle , the only thing I felt in this song, as it written like a Canon full of secuences , conciertoes my ear still used to it is the ramp up, and something monumental heroic will come, but no. If I would Max I would do another movement, generally until the last measures I keep feeling this music still in opening, and the whole piece just the first movement before something monumental, for me this music is "unfinished" :(, but the interpretation and you play is 5/5 nice intonation , emotional, if I would have tears I would give you :D

  • @familydogg1234
    @familydogg1234 Рік тому

    I know this song from THE AUTHENTICS FEATURING JIMMY PAGE on a 1984 Yardbirds 7LP box set quickly withdrawn. Then released in 1992 - but the author is Helda Young. Later, it was learned it was DeShannon..... What is the origin of this song please??? Thanx PS I saw on DeShannons website that Page cowr FAITHFULLS" Come and Stay With Me"- this is incorrect . No Page credit just played on.

    • @willgeorge7203
      @willgeorge7203 Рік тому

      This is from a 1965 album of demos that Liberty’s publishing arm published to promote Jackie’s songs to other artists. They published 4 albums of fully produced songs from 1962-64, and then this one of acoustic songs in a more folk rock style.

    • @familydogg1234
      @familydogg1234 Рік тому

      @@willgeorge7203 Thanx- is this available on CD and which album is' I Don't Wanna Be Without You ' on? The song is credited Hilda Young then H. Young.

    • @willgeorge7203
      @willgeorge7203 Рік тому

      @@familydogg1234 It was never released on an official CD. Just a promotional LP that was sent to record labels, artists etc. I got it from a bootleg CD put out by the Jackie DeShannon Appreciation Society years ago. They are no longer active.

    • @familydogg1234
      @familydogg1234 Рік тому

      Thanx

    • @familydogg1234
      @familydogg1234 Рік тому

      What's the title of the bootleg please??? Thanx

  • @shin-i-chikozima
    @shin-i-chikozima Рік тому

    This inspirational performance Ìs off the charts

  • @janetshapiro881
    @janetshapiro881 2 роки тому

    My husband, Phil Byrd, was producer-director of this program and I was Music Associate. Part of the On Stage at Wolf Trap series for PBS, shot in 1987 or 1988 - our records don't go back that far. Maureen was a dream to work with, and we kept a little bit in touch with her over the years - she is a lovely lady. She's in the early stages of Alzheimers now at age 73. Tragic.

  • @UK_Bollington
    @UK_Bollington 2 роки тому

    THE BEST VERSION

  • @YourMainDude
    @YourMainDude 2 роки тому

    Ahhhh I just keep coming back! Love this performance!

    • @SingDude
      @SingDude 2 роки тому

      Glad you're still enjoying it!! :)

  • @bobabooey4537
    @bobabooey4537 2 роки тому

    Music that reaches in and touches a part of me (us). Many tears.

    • @SingDude
      @SingDude 2 роки тому

      Thank you! We just performed it again last week. It's such a beautiful and moving piece of music.

  • @debbiesherstobitoff3546
    @debbiesherstobitoff3546 2 роки тому

    So Raw and Beautiful, this is amazing!

  • @tulliopisani2271
    @tulliopisani2271 2 роки тому

    Wonderful song and Marvelous orchestra

  • @DerektheGuitarist
    @DerektheGuitarist 2 роки тому

    Lovely!

  • @DerektheGuitarist
    @DerektheGuitarist 2 роки тому

    Interesting composition !

  • @tammeylhoward2734
    @tammeylhoward2734 2 роки тому

    Great job Will; your voice is so unique. I am a history buff of Johnny Cash and I do believe he would have enjoyed your version.

  • @BRP-37
    @BRP-37 2 роки тому

    Wow!!! Will’s voice is unique and wonderful!!! Great rendition!!!!

  • @gtr1983
    @gtr1983 2 роки тому

    Really great version !

  • @debbiesherstobitoff3546
    @debbiesherstobitoff3546 2 роки тому

    Amazing rendition!

  • @mariomoreira5823
    @mariomoreira5823 2 роки тому

    PERFECT PURE ART MASTERPIECE Bravo Bravissimo

  • @ΓιάννηςΜαντασάς
    @ΓιάννηςΜαντασάς 2 роки тому

    In the description you refer to Clarinet as Oboe.

  • @kleostratodetenedos689
    @kleostratodetenedos689 2 роки тому

    If at the sound of wish The summer sun would shine And if just a smile would do To brush all the clouds from the sky If at the blink of an eye The autumn leaves would whirl And if you could sigh a deep sigh To scatter them over the earth I'd blink my eyes And wave my arms I'd wish a wish To stop all harm If at the wave of a hand The winter snows would start And if you could just light a candle To change people's feelings and hearts I'd whisper love In every land To every child Woman and man That's what I'd do If my wishes would come true That's what I'd do If my wishes could come true.

  • @mattg1094
    @mattg1094 2 роки тому

    fantastiiish!

  • @Kiwi.8787
    @Kiwi.8787 3 роки тому

    ❤️ merci

  • @imandanilmu
    @imandanilmu 3 роки тому

    I can't stop listening to this music. It is so heart wrenchingly sad but at the same time, hopeful. I imagine a movie where at the end the main characters - the tragic lovers, a mother who lost a child to a tragedy or long illness, a hero sacrificing him/her self for the greater good as the rest watched, heart broken, devastated but understood the great sacrifice made. . . . .

    • @kinger5542
      @kinger5542 2 роки тому

      Frank & bill scene from the last of us. Not exactly as you put it but not far off.

    • @imandanilmu
      @imandanilmu 8 місяців тому

      @@kinger5542 Yes! that is true! Spot on. Also, I first heard this brilliant music in the movie 'Arrival'.

  • @YourMainDude
    @YourMainDude 3 роки тому

    Here we go again ❤️

  • @Gwailo54
    @Gwailo54 3 роки тому

    Well done for performing this. Rainier unashamedly followed Britten with so much written on the E in the break, a Pears trademark. 😉 She is sadly now relegated to nowhere in particular. I was a bit of a fan in my younger days, centuries ago. I hope you can upload a newer version with less obtrusive noise.

  • @Chesterton7
    @Chesterton7 3 роки тому

    Fascinating.

  • @yowzephyr
    @yowzephyr 3 роки тому

    I love Hovhaness, but this type of singing has got to go. Before microphones and speakers (electric amplification) singers had to belt it out loudly like this in order for the large audience to hear them. But then came microphones and Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra, and singing gained much nuance and lost the goofiness.

    • @SingDude
      @SingDude 3 роки тому

      Yes, and Mozart and Bach should always be played on synthesizers now, and lute music should be played on electric guitar.

    • @yowzephyr
      @yowzephyr 3 роки тому

      @@SingDude What IS this type of singing called? I feel an urge to call it opera singing or operatic singing, but it often isn't used in operas. So that probably isn't the right name for it. Is it called classical singing?

    • @SingDude
      @SingDude 3 роки тому

      @@yowzephyr Yes, that would be an appropriate name for it. This is an art-song, as opposed to opera. Same technique but more intimate. She's not belting loudly, she's actually singing quite softly most of the time. Microphone singing is a completely different technique, and not appropriate in this style of music. Plus, if just the voice was amplified it would throw off the balance between voice and violin, so the violin would have to be amplified as well. And that would change the acoustic quality of the music, which is not as the composer intended.

    • @yowzephyr
      @yowzephyr 3 роки тому

      @@SingDude I have never really liked classical singing. It would be interesting to see a poll that shows us what percentage of people do and do not like it.

    • @defeatedskeptic311
      @defeatedskeptic311 2 роки тому

      @@yowzephyr I know I am late to the party, but I have found classical singing has grown on me over time: this song in particular. For me, it was getting more familiar with the landscape and coming to understand its more subtle components. Just as much of death metal can be dismissed as being a wall of sound, I think so too can operatic styles. (Edit: Thanks for sharing this piece btw SingDude)

  • @DougFalkcomposer
    @DougFalkcomposer 3 роки тому

    1. (2) Las Seis Cuerdas 0:00 2. (6) Malagueña 4:10 3. (7) Memento 7:00

  • @Widdel333
    @Widdel333 3 роки тому

    It's a good song but.... It's kind of dramatic😅

    • @SingDude
      @SingDude 3 роки тому

      I'm glad you feel that way. It means you've not lost someone you love to depression, which I wouldn't wish on anyone.

  • @williamcox313
    @williamcox313 3 роки тому

    GREAT my CHOIR has sung this

  • @ProtectingUser
    @ProtectingUser 3 роки тому

    Bravo...

  • @alanrobertandrews6493
    @alanrobertandrews6493 3 роки тому

    Never a Tune written for Ann Friends

  • @ПавелАлёхин-м9щ
    @ПавелАлёхин-м9щ 3 роки тому

    Струнным всембесценная благодарность; автору в особенности.