Helwalker

A Folk Opera Audio Drama Ph.D. Dissertation by Barbara Byers

Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

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Helwalker is a new opera/audio drama which explores nature, decay and renewal in the context of a classic hero's journey narrative structure. The story centers around Spearwa, a Viking Shieldmaiden who is wounded in battle and separated from her companions. Spearwa is discovered by a Carrion Beetle and tricked into entering the realm of Hel, or the earth, through a door newly opened by the roots of a fallen oak tree. Realizing her predicament, Spearwa flees into an earthen labyrinth, pursued by the Carrion Beetle and a merry band of scavengers. After many adventures beneath the earth's surface, Spearwa emerges, emotionally and magically transformed by her experience.

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Penumbra (Grad Forum)

Featuring David Aguila, Teresa Díaz de Cossio, and Ilana Waniuk

Friday, November 12, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Conrad Prebys Music Center, Experimental Theater

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in^set performs Nasim Khorassani: Unknown (2019), Wilfrido Terrazas: 47 (2020), Kotoka Suzuki: In Praise of Shadows (2015), and Natacha Diels: Second Nightmare, for Kiku (2013) live from the Conrad Prebys Music Center Experimental Theater on Friday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Performers:

David Aguila: trumpet, paper, objects, electronics

Teresa Díaz de Cossio: flute, paper, objects

Ilana Waniuk: violin, paper, visuals

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Please note that in-person attendance for this concert is only open to active members of the UC San Diego community. UC San Diego students, staff and faculty must complete their daily symptom screener and be ready to show the "green thumb" at the door. Masks will be required at all times while indoors. We apologize, we are currently not accepting external audiences, including alumni.