Moving Surfaces (2020) by Niloufar Shiri
Opera Film Original | 3 min | 2020
Commissioned by: Susan Bienkowski & Wang Lee
Composer: Niloufar Shiri
Text: H. E. Sayeh
Performed by: Alejandra Villarreal Martinez (Soprano), Stephen Karr (Piano)
Audiovisual / Editing: Stephen Karr
Moving Surfaces by Niloufar Shiri weaves a tapestry of emotions through its enchanting melodies and profound storytelling. This operatic short film, featuring the exceptional soprano Alejandra Villarreal Martinez, transports you into a realm where music transcends time and borders.
In this mesmerizing short opera film, Alejandra Martinez's powerful voice breathes life into the text by H. E. Sayeh. The story unfolds with haunting beauty as the piano, expertly played by Stephen Karr, adds depth and emotion to every note.
Moving Surfaces is more than an opera film; it's an exploration of displacement, love, and the human experience. Through its captivating music and compelling narrative, it invites you to contemplate the profound connections between familiar and distant environments.
Join us on this extraordinary musical voyage, where Alejandra Villarreal Martinez's exquisite vocals and Niloufar Shiri's artistry come together to create an opera film that will touch your heart and soul.