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[video] Cuentos de Peregrinacion/Tales of Pilgrimage by Opera Cultura
December 18, 2021 - December 25, 2021
free
Opera Cultura presents
Cuentos de Peregrinacion/Tales of Pilgrimage.
See video below!
The song cycle opera retells the heart wrenching and inspirational stories of Mexican Immigrants who have made the arduous journey from Mexico to the US. As described by Hector Armienta,
“This work is intended for the community and those that want to celebrate the contributions of all immigrants – including those within our own family”.
The song cycle opera is about an hour long and is comprised of five arias and five interludes.
The text is based on stories Armienta has collected from various sources.
See video:
The project was developed in partnership with the School of Arts and Culture @ MHP, Kinan Valdez of El Teatro Campesino, and Father Jon Pedigo of Guadalupe Church.
The first production was funded in part by the Knight Foundation, the Castellano Family Foundation, Applied Materials Foundation, Fleishhacker Foundation, the Office of Cultural Affairs of San Jose, Silicon Valley Creates and Friends of Opera Cultura.
Visual artwork by Roberto Romo.