Aria. A self-contained piece for solo voice, usually accompanied by orchestra. In opera, arias mostly appear during a pause in dramatic action when a character is reflecting on their emotions. Most arias are lyrical, with a tune that can be hummed, and many arias include musical repetition.
Anton (Gabriel Casseus) was the Harlem Aria--a young Black man with slightly diminished mental capacity who could sing opera like the Dickens. Of course, there's not a high value on opera singers in Harlem. His quest began when he ran away from home. It didn't take long before he was conned out of his money by a street hustler named Wes (Damon Wayans). Wes would end up being a constant in Anton's life, as was Matthew (Christian Camargo), a piano player that gave Anton the proper forum to show of his talents.
"Harlem Aria" 'is about pursuing your dream despite the odds. Yes, there will be obstacles along the way, but with the right people around you, you can reach any heights. Anton was an innocent character which made him easy to love. Wes, on the other hand, though hilarious, was easy to hate for taking advantage of Anton. "Harlem Aria" was funny, sometimes aimless, yet ultimately enjoyable.
Anton (Gabriel Casseus) was the Harlem Aria--a young Black man with slightly diminished mental capacity who could sing opera like the Dickens. Of course, there's not a high value on opera singers in Harlem. His quest began when he ran away from home. It didn't take long before he was conned out of his money by a street hustler named Wes (Damon Wayans). Wes would end up being a constant in Anton's life, as was Matthew (Christian Camargo), a piano player that gave Anton the proper forum to show of his talents.
"Harlem Aria" 'is about pursuing your dream despite the odds. Yes, there will be obstacles along the way, but with the right people around you, you can reach any heights. Anton was an innocent character which made him easy to love. Wes, on the other hand, though hilarious, was easy to hate for taking advantage of Anton. "Harlem Aria" was funny, sometimes aimless, yet ultimately enjoyable.