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La Maupin
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 ...
Composer: Colin McMahon
Librettist: Camille Rogers

La Maupin
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Excerpts
La Maupin – I. Prologue

The performer sings a poem by Aphra Behn (1640-1689) about an androgynous queer lover.

La Maupin – II. Introduction

La Maupin introduces herself to the audience, sharing some of the gossip that has been spread about her.

La Maupin – III. The First Affair

Maupin tells the story of a scandalous love affair from her youth, culminating in a daring escape from a convent.

La Maupin – IV. The Artist

Maupin takes to the stage of the Paris Opéra.

La Maupin – V. The Duel

Maupin challenges a rude nobleman to a duel.

La Maupin – VI. The Last Love

Maupin remembers her romance with the Countess de Florensac.

La Maupin – VII. Epilogue

The performer echoes lines poetry from the Prologue, reflecting on the meaning of Maupin's story.

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