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Musicals & Operas · self-produced · Ages 12+ · 50 mins · United States of America

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Review by ADRIANA MARTÍNEZ BARRÓN

June 12, 2026 certified reviewer

What I liked

To be truthful, I’m not super into more experimental types of music and I didn’t even know what “song-cycle” meant. So I was pleasantly surprised by what I saw. I’ve never seen something quite like this before. I was transported into a different world through the magic of sound.

The songs were hypnotic and I was lulled into just sitting back and enjoying this journey.

Margaret and Aria’s voices are both incredible. I am surprised Margaret is not a professional opera singer because that was truly something beautiful to experience.

In addition to their gorgeous singing, Aria and Margaret’s performances are entrancing. I could not keep my eyes off both of them and their facial expressions.

What I didn't like

I saw in the second row, which was the wrong decision since so much of the performance happens close to the ground and the people in front of me were blocking me from enjoying looking at Aria’s and Margaret’s facial expressions during the perfomance, which elevated an already fascinating performance.

My overall impression

A lyrical musical exploration of the role of AI in human lives with two very talented vocalists.

Aria’s composition is ethereal and hypnotic, the piano and synth reverberate with their beautiful voices creating a sound cycle that is lush and atmospheric, accompanied by entrancing performances.

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