Angel of the Amazon, a new opera by Evan Mack, tells of one woman's journey from an Ohio farm to the Brazilian rainforest.
It is a story of generosity and an obsession lived to the point of murder. It is a story of justice and a strong, fearless love. It's the story of the work and the murder of Sister Dorothy Stang
Angel of the Amazon will be performed in Columbus on Saturday, April 16 at 1 pm at St. Christopher's Church, 1420 Grandview Avenue. Tickets will be available at the door.
Sister Dorothy , a member of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, was born in Dayton, Ohio in 1931. She spent over 30 years living and working among the indigenous peoples in the Brazilian rain forest. "I wanted to be with the poorest of the poor" she said. Sister Dorothy advocated for the people, protected the rainforest, and stood up to the oligarchy of wealthy land owners and hired thugs.
Sister was murdered in Brazil by hired gunmen on February 12, 2005. She was 73 years old.
Angel of the Amazon originated at New York's Encompass Music Theatre, Nancy Rhodes, Artistic Director. Evan Mack will supervise the April 16 Columbus performance. Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur are expected to attend, along with Dorothy Stang's brother, David. Mezzo-soprano Caitlin Mathes re -creates the title role.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVaqqPURp1U
This blog post and the recorded interview with Evan Mack were produced and edited with Jack Cotting.
