Luna Pearl Woolf & Royce Vavrek
Jacqueline
Jacqueline is a powerful opera for virtuosic cellist and soprano, exploring the talent and tragedy of Jacqueline du Pré and her relationship with her cello.
The story is brought to life by two contemporary virtuosi: celebrated American soprano Marnie Breckenridge as Jacqueline, and former du Pré protégé and world renowned cellist Matt Haimovitz as her constant companion, her cello
MUSIC BY LUNA PEARL WOOLF
LIBRETTO BY ROYCE VAVREK
2020
IN ENGLISH WITH ENGLISH SURTITLES
1 HOUR 50 MIN
With intermission
August 10, 16, and 18
Major support is provided by the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation
COMMISSIONED AND PREMIERED BY TAPESTRY OPERA,
TORONTO, CANANDA FEBRUARY 2020
Photos: Dahlia Katz/Tapestry Opera
Luna Pearl Woolf
Composer
Royce Vavrek
Librettist
Marnie Breckenridge
Jacqueline
Matt Haimovitz
Cello
Michael Hidetoshi Mori
Production Director
Watch highlights from the premiere in Toronto
