Voice, Gender, Character: Tessitura Film Screening and Q&A
Lydia Cornett and Brit Fryer, co-directors
Tue, 2/24 · 4:30 pm—6:00 pm · 010 East Pyne
Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in the Humanities, Film Studies, and the Program in Gender and Sexuality Studies
Join us for a screening of the short film, Tessitura. After the screening, we’ll be joined by co-directors, Lydia Cornett and Brit Fryer, for a Q&A moderated by Rebekah Peeples, Deputy Dean of the College and author of “Unchanged Trebles.”
Tessitura explores how contemporary opera singers navigate the traditional vocal categories of their art form, interweaving their personal stories with historical context. Central to this exploration is musicologist Dr. Naomi André, who provides context about the legacy of castrati and trouser roles – grounding the film in opera’s long association with dismantling gender binaries. But at the heart of the film are three singers on unique journeys: Breanna Sinclairé, a soprano dreaming of performing traditional leading roles; Lucas Bouk, a baritone searching for his place in modern opera repertoire; and Katherine Goforth, a rising star who is committed to redefining the opera’s boundaries.
A reception will follow the event.
