Glottalopticon - the first series of its kind in San Diego - is dedicated to presenting new, experimental, and rarely performed works that expand the traditional definition of opera. The series showcases performers, composers, and artists whose professional careers center on experimentation and collaboration. It offers San Diego audiences the unique opportunity to experience exceptional talent thr
ough a varied and eclectic range of music-theatre in the intimate and comfortable setting of the Space4Art outdoor stage and gallery spaces. Presented with minimal trappings in a casual environment, the audience is invited to experience this art form liberated from opera house expectations. SCHEDULE:
Friday, May 10 - 8pm - Auto Matic: 3 Micro-operas for solo voice and electronics
Jeffrey Treviño’s Orbiting
Bruno Ruviaro’s Unspell
Jeanette Little’s Mechanical Bride - premiere
Saturday, August 31 - 8pm - Clint McCallum, Through You/For You
Friday, September 27 - 8pm - Yvette Jackson, Invisible People (A Radio Opera) - premiere
Friday, November 1st - 8pm - Walcott Sextet, Aperghis' Sextuor: L'Origine des Especes
Saturday, January 4 - 8pm - 2 operas for 2 voices and ensemble
Martin Hiendl's Ewartung und Traumverlust and Gino Robair's I, Norton