World Premiere | Philadelphia
Music & Libretto by Patricia Wallinga
Inspired by The Sisters by Amy Lowell
Featuring texts by Amy Lowell, Sappho, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Emily Dickinson
Directed by Elise D’Avella. Musical Director Ting Ting Wong.Set Design by Meghan Jones

Built by Philadelphia Scenic Works

Lighting Design by Heather Griffin

Costume & Set Dressing support from Delaware Valley Opera Company, The Arden Video Design by Afresh Collective

Performed in English

What do four women poets, centuries apart, say to each other across time? In The Sisters, composer and librettist Patricia Wallinga reimagines Amy Lowell’s visionary poem as a bold new opera, weaving the voices of Sappho, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Emily Dickinson into a haunting dialogue on legacy, identity, and artistic lineage. Directed by Elise D’Avella and brought to life by a dynamic design team of entirely female and non-binary identifying Philadelphia based creatives, The Sisters is a vibrant tribute to the enduring joy of self-expression and the timeless voices that continue to inspire us.

Dates:
Friday, June 13, 2025 @ 7-9:30 PM

Christ Church Neighborhood House
20 N American Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106