Opera + Steampunk
So, one costume I am working toward is Olympia, from the Tales of Hoffmann by Offenbach. Olympia is a mechanical doll created by the scientist Spalanzani. She sings a very famous aria - performed here by Natalie Dessay - where she gets "stuck" in the music and the mad scientist has to adjust her.
Now, I have wanted to steampunk out this aria for a while and was pleased to see that Berkeley Opera did a steampunk version of this last year. (how cool!).
I've started learning the aria because I've also been asked to potentially perform this at the Steampunk Ball next January! I envision Olympia with a big wind-up key on her back. What fun!! Would love to brainstorm creatie costume ideas, too, with all you costume-types. :)
Berkeley Clip here: - although I think I'd love to see more "mechanical" clockwork:
Now, I have wanted to steampunk out this aria for a while and was pleased to see that Berkeley Opera did a steampunk version of this last year. (how cool!).
I've started learning the aria because I've also been asked to potentially perform this at the Steampunk Ball next January! I envision Olympia with a big wind-up key on her back. What fun!! Would love to brainstorm creatie costume ideas, too, with all you costume-types. :)
Click to viewBerkeley Clip here: - although I think I'd love to see more "mechanical" clockwork: