Opera Film Original | 5 min | 2020
Commissioned by: Anonymous
Composer & Lyricist: Olivia Shortt
Performed by: Aliayta Foon-Dancoes (Violin), Isidora Nojkovic (Cello), Alexandra Smither (Soprano)
Videography & Editing: Olivia Shortt
Assistant/Crew: Laurie Gibbs, Austin Lewellen, Sarah McCabe
Locations: Vancouver, Canada; London, England; Houston, USA
The Museum of the Lost and Found (2020) by Olivia Shortt
Dive into the captivating world of The Museum of the Lost and Found: gaakaazootaadiwag, an opera film by the visionary composer Olivia Shortt. Commissioned anonymously, this enchanting opera film weaves together music, storytelling, and visuals to create an unforgettable experience.
Meet your guide, Johanna Mary O'Sullivan: Jo, as she's affectionately known, has dedicated nearly three decades to the Museum of the Lost and Found. Join her on a unique journey through this mysterious museum, where lost items find a new life as part of an extraordinary collection. Intrigue and whimsy ensue as Jo introduces us to the artifacts, each with its own story. Names are whispered, lost, and rediscovered in a captivating narrative that blurs the lines between reality and imagination.
Explore the vast, ever-growing collection of lost items, left behind by people throughout time. Some items remain unclaimed, while others evoke nostalgia and wonder. Memory, nostalgia, and the passage of time are skillfully interwoven in this opera film.