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sarah van sciver

Nov 9, 2024

Mission Opera to Present ‘Girondines’ West Coast Video Premiere

“Girondines” makes its west coast video premiere with Mission Opera. Mvskoke opera singer and librettist Kirsten C. Kunkle and composer Sarah Van Sciver’s new opera “Girondines” showcases the true stories of six women from the French Revolution. “Girondines” explores the tragedy, sacrifice, and remarkable lives of these women –  three heroines who meet a tragic end, and three others navigating {…}

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Oct 20, 2023

Girondines – The Story About How Kirsten C. Kunkle & Sarah Van Sciver Came Together to Create a New Opera

Back in 2016, Kirsten C. Kunkle and Sarah Van Sciver worked together for the first time. Kunkle performed as part of The Philadelphia Opera’s Collective, appearing in Van Sciver’s “Shadow House.”  However, they never met in person. In fact, their only communication was via social media. But yet, they had a lasting impact on one another that would develop into {…}

Girondines
Sep 4, 2023

Mission Opera to Showcase West Coast Premiere of ‘Girondines’

Mission Opera is set to present the West Coast premiere of “Girondines.” The opera by Kirsten C. Kunkle and Sarah Van Sciver is set to take place on Oct. 28 and 29 at the Canyon High School Performing Arts Center. The opera explores the stories of six women of the French Revolution. “The opera’s story is timeless as women worldwide {…}

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