Joan
An Opera on the Life of Joan of Arc
Music by Kevin Weed
Libretto by Alyssa Wills
The fascinating story of Joan of Arc comes to life in a four-act opera. From her small village in Domrémy to the battlefields outside of Orleans and finally the burning stake at Rouen, follow the path of this young woman who, despite all odds, followed her calling and changed history, touching the lives of everyone she met along the way.
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Selections from Acts 1 and 2 are now available for purchase! All proceeds go towards funding the next steps in producing the opera. If you are interested in contributing a larger donation, you can click on the "donate" button below. If you are interested in become a sponsor for the opera, feel free to contact us for more information on donor benefits! Every little bit helps!
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The "Farewell Aria" can be heard below and purchased for download in the playlist.
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Track Descriptions
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1. Pater Noster- Isabelle and Jacques D'Arc pray the Our Father with their daughter Joan as we see the love and faithfulness of this family. Featuring Amy Joy Stephens, Anthony Moreno, Alyssa Wills
2. Jacques' Dream- Joan's father recounts a terrifying prophetic dream he experienced. Featuring Anthony Moreno and Alyssa Wills
3. The Fairy Tree- Joan and her friends tell fairy stories to the young girls of the village as they dance and sing the village folk song about the beloved "fairy tree." Featuring Amy Joy Stephens, Christina Liem, and Alyssa Wills
4. The Angels- Joan receives her mission to fight for France from St. Michael, St. Margaret, and St. Catherine with a choir of Angels. Featuring Anthony Moreno, Amy Joy Stephens, Christina Liem, and Alyssa Wills
5. Farewell- Joan has accepted her mission, but is suddenly overcome with fear and uncertainty as she contemplates leaving her home. Featuring Alyssa Wills
6. Charles and Joan- Joan finally meets with Charles, the Dauphin of France, and explains her mission. Featuring Dominic Salvati and Alyssa Wills
7. O Lux Beatissima- Joan experiences a vision of herself clad in armor with her banner and sword as her brother Pierre and knight Sir Jean deMetz stand enraptured in prayer to the Holy Spirit. Featuring Dominic Salvati, Anthony Moreno, and Alyssa Wills