Lepidoptera: a musical drama in one act (Premiere Excerpts) by Natalie Moller published on 2014-04-29T04:08:00Z Lepidoptera (2014) a musical drama in one act "The re-spinning of two ancient folktales, "Lepidoptera" is the story of a young noblewoman who must hide her love of the natural world from society’s condemning gaze. When a betrothal announcement unravels her web of secrets and threatens her only friendship, she struggles to restore the fragile balance of her public and private identities." ------------------------------------------------------ music by Natalie Moller libretto by Holly Hoenshell-Nelson Premiere recording: April 5th 2014, University of Michigan, McIntosh Theatre conducted by Jonathan Caldwell featuring: Amy Petrongelli as "The Lady" Anthony LaFrinier as "The Nobleman" Tessa Romano as "The Mother" Hannah Weiss, flutes Jacen Paige, clarinets Jennifer R. Ellis, harp Annie Jeng, piano Chris Sies and Dylan Greene, percussion Adrianne Pope, viola Emily Camras, cello Ben Willis, bass recorded by Nelson Gast artwork by Tanner Porter Genre Chamber Opera Contains tracks Lepidoptera - I. Prelude (Nature Music I) by Natalie Moller published on 2014-04-29T03:27:15Z Lepidoptera - II. The Cicada Song by Natalie Moller published on 2014-04-29T03:39:44Z Lepidoptera - IV. The Butterfly by Natalie Moller published on 2014-04-29T03:41:13Z Lepidoptera - VI. How can I say goodbye? by Natalie Moller published on 2014-04-29T03:43:41Z Lepidoptera - VII. Battle of the Fireflies by Natalie Moller published on 2014-04-29T03:45:08Z
