The Spider Maiden and the Runaway Plum Blossom

Paul Smith

The Spider Maiden and the Runaway Plum Blossom

Paul Smith (Creator)

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Abstract

This chamber opera explores Japanese story telling devices through opera. It is an operatic exploration of key Japanese aesthetic including mono no aware, ma, and evanescence. The two singers represent the spider and the flower who have an esoteric discussion about the nature of being through music. It additionally considers the representational status of music in art and culture.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Singapore
Publisher	Chamber.Sounds
Size	1 score (45 pages), Duration approximately 30 minutes
Publication status	Published - 2015

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