Dis-Missed! (an avant garde opera)

Dis-Missed is an operatic retelling of the "beef" between Kendrick Lamar and Drake from 2024. Music provided by the improvising ensemble, Relative Dissonance. Featuring soprano Danielle Reich and mezzo Ermelinda Cuellar with libretto by Thomas Helton. Relative Dissonance: Sonia Flores - double bass Aaron Bielish - viola Mike Mizma - percussion Danny Kamins - bass clarinet/contra alto clarinet Chapman Welch - piano Thomas Helton - celloDisclaimer: Although some text from the original work will be incorporated, the music will be improvised and have no similarities to the famed songs.