Announced early Thursday morning, 5/23/13, One Ounce Opera received its first awards nomination — and during our very first season! The team is humbled, excited, and feeling really blessed.
Our Austin Critics’ Table Nomination was for our four collective performances as a part of Soundspace at the Blanton, back during SXSW in March.
The four scenes were directly inspired by pieces on display at the Blanton Museum of Art, and a mix of post-classical influences including electronic and rock music genres. Musicians involved were Collin Bass (guest artist, DJ track contribution), Emily Breedlove, Dalton Flake, Julie Fiore, Lauryn Gould (guest artist, flute), Michael Holderer, Jake Jacobsen, Chaz Nailor, and Rebekah Smeltzer, and they presented the following (click on the links to see video!):
- Improvised Amp’ed Flute and Voice (Emily and Lauryn)
- Live Opera + Dubstep Experiment (Julie and Rebekah, with Dalton “conducting”)
- Gershwin Meets Harlem Renaissance (Chaz, featuring an original track by Collin)
- Super Mario Anvil Chorus (Chaz, Dalton, Jake and Michael, featuring an original track by Collin)
OOO is in pretty awesome company, too. Read the full nominations. I know I am still floored. It’s great news to wake up to — and all before my morning coffee.
Cheers, friends, and congrats to all!
-Julie