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Daniel Blanco Albert (composer) and Roxanne Korda (librettist) of Infinite Opera, were selected as one of the teams for Birmingham Opera Company’s BRUM commissions. It will be performed on 28th march at Eastside Projects, 6.30pm and 8.30pm. For tickets please click here

Inspired by real life testimonies from independent local business owners, and featuring a ‘found object gamelan’ made of balti bowls and a volunteer chorus make this  piece uniquely reflects the city of Birmingham in its current socio-economic crisis. This is a timely piece about the impact of the financial pressures on small businesses, leading the to huge rise in bankruptcies, and the effect on the owners’ mental health. It has been written for mezzo soprano, percussion, bass trombone and chorus.

Directed by: Anna Himali Howard

Performed by: Georgia Mae Bishop- Viv (mezzo soprano), Alex Henshaw (percussion), Pearce Abbey (bass trombone) & Birmingham Opera Company Chorus

Conducted by: Daniel Blanco Albert