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Thanatography
Part of Kin Psalms, a Patchwork Opera
Libretto by Robert Feng, Composed by Josíah Garza
Commissioned by Washington National Opera
Five sisters mourn the recent death of their mother on Thanksgiving Day, bringing out in each of them unique coping mechanisms.
Run-Time: 20 minutes
Characters:
Andi (14), the youngest sister
Danielle (21)
Capri (27)
Edurne (24)
Berta (30), the eldest sister
Helen (14), youthful spirit of the sisters' deceased mother
This opera was originally commissioned by the Kennedy Center, to be premiered solely by Washington National Opera Spring 2026.
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