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Frieda Belinfante
75/90'
Dutch
Synopsis
The show chronicles Frieda Belinfante’s extraordinary life journey, from her youth in Amsterdam, through her sexual awakening, the war years, and the subsequent depression, to her new life in the United States, where she became a successful conductor and found the love of her life
Composer
Frank Irving (concept and composition), with additional compositions by Leonard Evers
Lyricist / Librettist / Playwright
Sietse Remmers
Year of composition/publication / premiere
2022/ 2024
Genre
Other:
LGBTQAI+ category
Lesbian
Level of centrality
Main character
Characters
Frieda Belinfante
Voice type
Pronouns
she/her
Publisher / Rights holder
Where to buy / access the work
Performance rights
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Official website
Audio recording(s)
Video performance(s)
Keywords
queer, lesbian, resistance fighter, World War II, Dutch National Opera, one-woman musical, conductor, cellist