Infinite Joy - ELEGIES: A SONG CYCLE

Maya Lagerstam* performs "Infinite Joy" from Doghouse Ensemble Theatre's production of ELEGIES: A SONG CYCLE by William Finn.
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VIDEO CREDITS
Camera 1: Benjamin Jung
Camera 2: Davey Huang
Editor: Spencer Channell*
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Performer: Maya Lagerstam*
Director: Yoni Weiss*
Musical Director: Spencer Channell*
Producers: Mark Mazzarella* and Julia Steenstra*
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Posted with express written consent of William Finn.
(* denotes Ensemble Member)

[@MagicMakerProduction]

This is absolutely gorgeous. Her tone and delivery is just wonderful. I love how she makes the song joyous but also defiant - as if the decision to see the world as an infinite joy amidst sadness is both a great gift and a struggle.

[@christophercobb249]

The actor is great and has a lot of potential. Wonderful acting, strong voice. It seems like this key caused the actor to strain quite a bit during the belt sections? If so, a simple solution is to lower the key a little or raise it so the highest notes are not belted in a strident way. The actor is wonderful and has a promising future in the performing arts. I would also love to hear more of their alto range, as this felt like straining for a mezzo belt and it ended up being constricted instead.