Abigail Fischer
Abigail Fischer | |
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| Born | Norwich, Vermont, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | singer |
Abigail Fischer is an American mezzo-soprano.
Fischer is known for her commitment to contemporary music, having premiered works by composers Missy Mazzoli, John Zorn, Nico Muhly and Elliot Carter.[1]
She performed the role of Mrs. X.E. in the world premiere of Angel's Bone, winner of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Music by composer Du Yun and librettist Royce Vavrek.[2]
Notable World Premieres
- 2016 Angel's Bone (Du Yun and Royce Vavrek)[3]
- 2015 The Scarlet Ibis (Stefan Weisman and David Cote)[4]
- 2012 Song from the Uproar: The Lives and Deaths of Isabelle Eberhardt (Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek)[5]
- 2012 The Elements of Style (Nico Muhly)[6]
Critical Reception
"...Abigail Fischer, whose throbbing low register and open-hearted performing style reminded me of Lorraine Hunt Lieberson.” Heidi Waleson, The Wall Street Journal[7]
"After years of growing up in public, Missy Mazzoli’s dreamlike opera lived up to great expectations and made a star of Abigail Fischer." Steve Smith, Time Out New York[8]
References
- ^ http://www.abigailfischer.com/opera/
- ^ http://www.pulitzer.org/winners/du-yun
- ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/08/arts/music/review-in-angels-bone-terrified-seraphim-at-the-mercy-of-mortals.html
- ^ "Stormy Waters Decide a Family’s Fate". The New York Times. 10 January 2015.
- ^ "Review: Song from the Uproar".
- ^ https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2005/10/20/elements-style-short-happy-evening-song-maira-kalman-and-nico-muhly?nref=121031
- ^ https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970204653604577249182507413806
- ^ https://www.timeout.com/newyork/classical/the-best-and-worst-opera-and-classical-music-of-2012
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