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Plastic Flowers<\/strong> is about broken hearts in a fabricated universe. We all want love and affection. Virtual reality and promises of instant connection are bound to fall into frustration, for the very nature of the experience. They can be made of paper, or silk, perfectly beautiful in Japanese ornaments, or gathering dust in shelves of Dollar Stores. They are all Plastic Flowers, artificial paradises.<\/p>\n

* Check Brazilian Portuguese version.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

A psychological monodrama.
\nMusic and libretto: Jo\u00e3o MacDowell
\nfor mezzo-soprano, piano and live electronics<\/p>\n

Orchestration for chamber ensemble\u00a0 and Portuguese libretto available upon request.<\/p>\n

Composed in Rio de Janeiro, Bras\u00edlia and New York, June-December, 2012.<\/p>\n

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Concert\u00a0Premiere\u00a0in\u00a0New York City<\/span>
\nEngelman Recital Hall, December 17th 2012<\/span><\/p>\n

Abby Powell as Penelope
\nHan Chen on Piano
\nLuigi Porto on Live Electronics<\/p>\n

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New York Staged premiereMarch 12 & 13 2017<\/p>\n

at The Slipper Room, as part of the United Nations He4She Arts Week.<\/p>\n

Recording available:<\/a><\/p>\n