Katya Pine was selected from an international list of composers to participate in the 2011 Tapestry Composer-Librettist Laboratory (LibLab), an annual intensive collaborative 10 day program, where she composed new operatic scenes, with 5 different Librettists. These works, premiered at Theatre Passe Muraille, were:
- “The Last Life” – libretto by Sharon Bajer
- “Thomas Visited” – libretto by Norman Yeung
- “Fairies for Najma” – libretto by Anusree Roy
- “The Crossing” – libretto by Nick Carpenter
- “Tea at Three” – libretto by Sheldon RosenLibLab
About Tapestry Composer-Librettist Laboratory:
Tapestry is a Canada based organization dedicated to the creation, development and performance of new opera through its unique and highly collaborative work processes. Tapestry’s annual “Composer-Librettist Laboratory”, promotes the development of new opera and music theatre, is held during the month of August each year. For more information about Tapestry, the Composer-Librettist Laboratory and Opera Briefs, contact: http://www.tapestrynewopera.com