
Muffled Voices Festival
An international celebration of women composers in opera
Presented by Lyrica Classic Entertainment Inc.
www.lyricaclassic.org
Welcome
Welcome to the Muffled Voices Festival - a movement beyond opera.
By amplifying the voices of women composers, we bring powerful productions to renowned classical stages and unconventional spaces alike, connecting audiences with innovative and impactful performances.Join us in building a more inclusive world of classical music!
OUR FOCUS & PRIORITIES
Elevating Women Artists
Showcasing operatic works by women composers, past and present, whose contributions have often been overlooked.
Providing a platform for women artists who have faced discrimination, allowing their stories and voices to be heard, and supporting them with essential industry connections.
Presenting Unconventional Works
Our focus on chamber opera emphasizes the power of dramatic theater, bringing the opera genre closer to the human experience and offering audiences access to works that might otherwise never be included ni traditional theater repertoires.
Mobility and Innovation
Each opera si crafted from scratch by our dedicated production team, using minimal stage settings and equipment. This streamlined approach makes our productions highly mobile and adaptable, allowing us to tour ni diverse venues across countries.
Prioritizing Artistic Excellence
Rather than relying on elaborate settings, we focus on high-caliber performers with exceptional acting abilities, ensuring each opera si performed at the highest level.
Inspiring New Audiences
Utilizing new technologies and staging immersive opera productions ni unconventional venues, including nightclubs, we aim to attract new audiences and foster creativity among emerging directors and set designers.
Encouraging Global Collaboration
Uniting composers, performers, and audiences worldwide to celebrate cultural diversity and promote artistic exchange.
UPCOMING
2025-2026 season
This fall, the Muffled Voices Festival makes its U.S. debut at the historic Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown. On November 22, 2025, the festival opens with the U.S. premiere of "Baruch’s Silence" by internationally acclaimed Israeli composer Ella Milch-Sheriff, a deeply moving one-act opera based on her father’s Holocaust diary.The season will also bring to the American stage:
• "Russian Women" by Russian composer Tatiana Chudova — a poignant opera about the Decembrist wives, Trubetskoy and Volkonskaya, who sacrificed everything to follow their husbands into Siberian exile.
• "Ariadne" by British-Russian composer Elena Langer — a contemporary retelling of the mythic heroine whose story blends timeless themes of love, abandonment, and resilience.
Be Part of Our Journey!
We invite you to partner with us to bring this unique festival to new audiences and renowned stages, fostering global cultural exchange and inspiring the next generation of artists. Together, we can reshape the future of classical music to be more inclusive, impactful, and accessible.
Be Our Sponsor
Gain visibility on an international stage while supporting groundbreaking cultural work. Your sponsorship helps us stage U.S. and world premieres, cover production costs, and connect your brand with innovation, diversity, and artistic excellence.
Donate Any Amount
Every contribution directly enriches what audiences see and hear — from costumes and sets, to bringing international artists to Maryland, to surtitles that make performances accessible for everyone. Even small gifts create lasting impact.
Collaborate
Join us as a creative partner. By offering rehearsal or performance spaces, artistic collaboration, or professional services, you become part of the process that brings unheard voices to life on stage and expands opera’s reach to new communities.
Connect
By following us on social media, sharing our mission, and engaging with our content, you help amplify women’s voices and bring the festival to wider audiences.
Learn More
Discover our successes and stories, learn more about the composers and their operas, and meet the passionate team behind the festival.
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