Anna Friedlaender Matvija writes: “Since graduating, my musical journey has led me to explore the boundaries of the human voice, embracing extended vocal techniques and establishing myself as a vocal performer under the name Annabelle Plum. I was thrilled to return to the United States to premiere 4711—Intercourse of Ghosts, a contemporary opera by Hiroya Miura, on March 29 at the Bohemian National Hall, home to the Czech Center New York. This multilingual opera reimagines the profound correspondence between Franz Kafka and Milena Jesenská, delving into themes of isolation, identity, and self-expression in post-WWI Europe. I performed alongside two phenomenal musicians, Hidejiro Honjoh and Akihito Obama, to bring this deeply evocative work to life. The evening also featured the premiere of a song cycle by Carl Bettendorf.”
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Class of 2007