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Content warning: contains depictions of gun violence, mentions of homophobia, transphobia, self-harm, attempted suicide, memory loss, illness, death, and violence
Julie d'Aubigny (1673-1707), more often known by her stage name "Mademoiselle Maupin," was a queer and gender non-conforming opera singer. She was a mezzo-soprano, and sang some of ...
Julie d'Aubigny (1673-1707), more often known by her stage name "Mademoiselle Maupin," was a queer and gender non-conforming opera singer. She was a mezzo-soprano, and sang some of ...
Composer: Colin McMahon
Librettist: Camille Rogers
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Excerpts
La Maupin introduces herself to the audience, sharing some of the gossip that has been spread about her.
Maupin tells the story of a scandalous love affair from her youth, culminating in a daring escape from a convent.
Maupin takes to the stage of the Paris Opéra.
Maupin challenges a rude nobleman to a duel.
Maupin remembers her romance with the Countess de Florensac.
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