John Aylward's chamber opera Oblivion tackles questions of memory; self-knowledge; and meaning through it's rich; colorful score for four voices; viola; cello; double bass; electric guitar; and electronics. Inspired by the writings of Dante and Joseph Campbell; Aylward grapples with self-inquiry; crafting a fantastical tale that prompts timeless existential conundrums that we all face.
2 Scene 1: In a Great... a Great... in a Great Battle (Bound Man, Hunter, First Wanderer) [06:28]
3 Scene 2: But for Now... for Now... You Are Blind (Bound Man, First Wanderer, Second Wanderer, Hunter) [08:21]
4 Scene 3: Are You Sleeping? (Second Wanderer, First Wanderer, King) [06:05]
5 Scene 4: The Passageway Is Endless (Second Wanderer, First Wanderer, Bound Man, King) [12:47]
6 Scene 5: I Remember More (First Wanderer, Second Wanderer, King) [12:18]
7 Scene 6: My Dear Hunter, We Have Returned! (King, Hunter, First Wanderer, Second Wanderer) [14:19]
John Aylward's chamber opera Oblivion tackles questions of memory; self-knowledge; and meaning through it's rich; colorful score for four voices; viola; cello; double bass; electric guitar; and electronics. Inspired by the writings of Dante and Joseph Campbell; Aylward grapples with self-inquiry; crafting a fantastical tale that prompts timeless existential conundrums that we all face.
