DOC THE HALLS: A Decameron Opera Coalition Holiday Short Film Series
From the DOC (decameronoperacoalition.org) the creators of the groundbreaking and award-winning series "Tales from a Safe Distance" and "HEROES," comes the holiday treat we didn't know we were waiting for. DOC the Halls is a series of short films and music videos by eight US opera companies presenting all new holiday songs from some of the most exciting up-and-coming composers and lyricists in the field. OH!'s piece, "Cartas de Inés," by composer Alejandro Basulto and lyricist Bruno Rios tells the touching story of a grandfather and his granddaughter who exchange letters in anticipation of Christmas, though they may not get to see each other this year. Featuring baritone, Octavio Moreno.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Available for steaming December 2nd (on-demand)
VENUE:
On-demand streaming all December.
CARTAS DE INÉS
Commissioned by Opera in the Heights
Music by Alejandro Basulto
Libretto by Bruno Rios
A grandfather who resides in Mexico reads a letter from Inés, his now teenage granddaughter who moved to the United States when she was little. In her letter, Inés asks her "Tata" if he is preparing the Christmas tree, the gifts, and flowers the way she remembers. They both know they have to spend the holidays apart for yet another year. Their connection endures with their cherished Christmas memories preserved through their letters, traditions, and music.
ARTISTS
Octavio Moreno, Tata, baritone and guitar
Ariana Valeria Vázquez, Young Inés
Isabella Moreno, Teenage Inés
Dominika Dancewicz, violin
PRODUCTION TEAM
Music by Alejandro Basulto
Libretto by Bruno Rios
Producer and Music Director: Eiki Isomura
Video Production: Big A Productions
Video Director: Abbas Padilla
Director of Photography: David Gaona
Camera AC: Andrew Olson
Costumes & Make-up: Lisa Longoria
Recording Engineer: Josh Applebee
Production Coordinator: Coral Longoria
Filmed on location at Old Town Harrisburg
Special thanks to:
The Old Town Harrisburg staff, Altagracia Vázquez, Martin Alejandro Longoria, Roxi Cargill and Peter V. Weston.
