EPISODE 5: Lucy Fitz Gibbon on Bernini's 'Apollo e Dafne'

In this week's episode, Brigid speaks to soprano and educator Lucy Fitz Gibbon.  Lucy returns us to sculpture in the layered story of her encounter with Bernini's famous interpretation of Greek myth, Apollo e Dafne.  Lucy is an eloquent and thoughtful guest, and the conversation spans physical experience in sculpture and performance; the role of story in art creation; the insights recording music during the pandemic has yielded; and a particularly illuminating discussion of Lucy's relationship with text. We're delighted to share this conversation with you!

Works mentioned in this episode:
Bernini Apollo e Dafne
Handel Apollo e Dafne

For more on Lucy Fitz Gibbon:
https://lucyfitzgibbon.com/

Music featured in this episode:
Aida Shirazi Soliloquy of the Unnamed, I. The Guarded Wound, III. November Night
Text by Adelaida Crapsey, performed by Lucy Fitz Gibbon (soprano) and Geneva Lewis (violin) for a live performance at the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society.

Florence Price Night, arranged and performed by the Merz Trio.

Franz Joseph Haydn, Piano Trio No. 45 in E flat major, Hob. XV: 29, I. Poco allegretto
Performed live by the Merz Trio.

Theme music:
Zortziko by Lee Dionne, from the Merz Trio's 2021 album INK

Design: Lara Juriansz

Produced and recorded by Brigid Coleridge. Technical assistance by Melissa May.

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