Neighborhood House Theater

Efrain Amaya

American composer and conductor Efraín Amaya was born in Venezuela, where he began his musical training. Continuing his studies in the United States, he earned two Bachelor’s of music degrees in composition and piano from Indiana University, and a Master’s degree in orchestral conducting from Rice University.

Amaya's compositions have been selected for performance at major international festival... read more

Fri
Dec 04
8:00pm
Neighborhood House Theater
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 20 N. American Street , 19106
"Constellations" is a new powerful chamber opera by composer Efraín Amaya. It's inspired by the struggles of a displaced renowned artist and his family, during times of world conflict, and the power of Art to heal and transcend human suffering.
The fictional story is based on a period in the life of Joan Miró, the internationally renowned Spanish painter, during his exile in Northern France in the early days of World War II. It was at this time when he started the creation of his well-known series of twenty-three gouaches, the Constellations. These works became a symbol of the power of art in its pursuit of the elevation of the spirit, even at the peak of social crisis and upheaval.
Amaya composed the music to a story and libretto written by Susana Amundaraín, with whom he has collaborated in previous productions. Both writers empathize with the critical circumstances Miró and his family endured while away from their native country, which struggled under a ruthless dictatorship. This is the first time an opera will be premiered surrounding Miró's work and life.
The opera in its musical structure consists of three singers, thirteen musicians, and a conductor. This World Premiere performance will be presented in concert form.
$25.00 & $15.00 Students/Seniors
All Ages