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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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