Our first opera is Wolfy, a 90 minute opera
written in three short acts, derived from the life of
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the most influential composers
in all music history. The subject of Wolfy examines
some of the major events in Mozart’s life, mainly focusing
on the relationships between Wolfgang and his Mother,
his sister, his first love, his wife and his prying mother-in-law.
Wolfy explores the personal and emotional affects
that Mozart had on the women in his life and shows a vulnerable
side of the composer, which offers audiences a more personal
connection with him.
The music in Wolfy is captivating and catchy! Any listener
will quickly find that the melodies and ingenuity with
which the opera is composed envelope the senses and leave
the mind and voice humming with its tunes. Not only is
the opera entertaining and funny, but it offers a deeply
compelling dramatic quality that can only be compared
to the most touching classic operas, musicals and films.
With music by Misha V. Stefanuk and text by Evan Dozier-Stefanuk,
this opera is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for audience
members of all ages and backgrounds.
If
you are not a classical music buff, do not be discouraged
by the classical subject matter. This opera, in English,
will appeal to you for sure! (Want
to schedule a performance? Click
here!)
The
video below is a recording of Harrower Summer Opera
Workshop premier of the finale from the opera "Wolfy"
by Misha V. Stefanuk.
Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart has passed away, and in this finale
scene he is mourned by his widow, Constanze, his
mother-in-law, his first love, Aloysia Weber and
his dead mother. The four women describe how Wolfy
influenced their lives, while the memory of the
close relationship between Wolfy and his sister
Nannerl is marked by a brief appearance of the two
as children.
Click
Here for
from the performance of the Finale of Wolfy
at the Harrower Summer Opera Workshop.