Queen of the Air
Monodrama on Aviator Amelia Earhart, followed by a Round Table Discussion
In Queen of the Air, composer Albena Petrovic, the ensemble United Instruments of Lucilin, and mezzo-soprano Luisa Mauro — herself a descendant of a family of aviators — immerse us in the fascinating world of Amelia Earhart. Presented at the Théâtre des Capucins on the occasion of International Women’s Day, this monodrama pays tribute to an exceptional, remarkable, and inspiring figure.
As an aviator who made history by becoming the first woman to cross the Atlantic by plane, Amelia Earhart’s journey was tragically cut short in 1937 when her aircraft disappeared during a transatlantic flight, leaving behind an unresolved mystery and forever inscribing her name in history. More than just an aviator, Amelia symbolizes the desire to transcend human limitations and reach unattainable heights, much like Icarus from Greek mythology. Like him, she flew toward the sun, and in the process of burning herself in this quest, she left an indelible mark on collective memory.
Albena Petrovic, music
Matthias Theodor Vogt, libretto
Original poems by Amelia Earhart
Pit Brosius, conductor
Luisa Mauro, mezzo-soprano
United Instruments of Lucilin
André Pons-Valdès, violin
Winnie Cheng, violin
Danielle Hennicot, viola
Adya Khanna Fontenla, cello
Päivi Kauffmann, flute
Alex Lallemang, clarinet
Ezgi Gokturk, piano
Guy Frisch, percussion
Photos: © Alamy Stock Photo