You! Who?
poems by Fiona Farrell, music by Anthony Ritchie, for mezzo soprano and piano, Opus 228
You! Who? Will be premiered by Tessa Romano (mezzo) and Terence Dennis (piano) on May 7 at 1pm in Hanover Hall, as part of NZ Music Month celebrations at the School of Performing Arts, University of Otago.
Anthony has collaborated with his friend Fiona Farrell on this monodrama for mezzo soprano and piano.
Fiona’s poems trace the evolution of a relationship, from first meeting through marriage, babies, separation, reconciliation and finally death.
Anthony was inspired to compose the work for mezzo and work colleague Tessa Romano, who gave a stunning performance as Circus Woman in Anthony’s opera The Trapeze Artists.