The lily of Quito a cantata for soprano, flute, classical guitar, piano, violin, viola, cello & percussion

The Lily of Quito (2025) is a 33-minute cantata about Saint Mariana of Jesus (1618 – 1645), the patroness of Ecuador. It is scored for soprano, flute, classical guitar, piano, violin, viola, cello, and percussion: wooden blocks, wind chimes, triangle, bass drum, glockenspiel, and crotales. Affectionately known amongst Ecuadorians as “The Lily of Quito,” Saint Mariana was canonized in 1950. The text combines her original Spanish words and original English translations. It also employs phrases historically used to describe her, as well as original text created from my understanding of the saint. The piece aims to depict Saint Mariana faithfully, shedding light on her mysterious personality and what motivated her to live a life of radical sanctity. It is comprised of a piano prelude and postlude, and four tableaux with intervening piano interludes that together create an evocative work depicting her life and message. The music combines vocal lyricism with modern and traditional idioms. Its influences range from the Baroque and Classical to the Romantic and Contemporary. The Lily of Quito depicts a unique historical figure via an original musical work.

Name thesis:degree_name

D.M.A. (Doctor of Musical Arts)

Level thesis:degree_level

Doctoral

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Music Composition (UMKC)

Grantor

University of Missouri--Kansas City

Year dc:date.issued

2025

Author dc:creator

• Susberich, Stephanie

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Haber, Yotam, 1976-

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10355/108741

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:mospace.umsystem.edu:10355/108741