Meet the Creators
Marianna Filippi is a Copenhagen- based composer originally from Maine. She earned her Master of Music from the Royal Danish Academy of Music in 2022, studying with Niels Rosing- Schow, Jeppe Just Christensen, and Rune Glerup.
In 2023, she was commissioned by the Royal Danish Theater to compose a chamber work for eleven Royal Danish Orchestra musicians for its 575th Jubilee, premiering at Den Gamle Scene. That same year, she transcribed music for Østre Gasværk Teater’s Another Brick in the Wall: Part 5.
Her musical voice, influenced by Ravel, Andre Jolivet, Takahashi Yoshimatsu, Janáček, Saariaho, and Joe Hisaishi, emphasizes themes of nature, animals, and environmental conservation. Her works often follow narrative structures inspired by visual art or natural concepts, such as her recently completed six movement work for sixteen voices and cello octet, “A Vast and Precious Blue”, which explores the dangers the global ice caps and glaciers face.
Filippi composes intuitively, developing stories through instrumentation and concept, beginning with piano improvisation to shape melodic and harmonic ideas that evolve organically.
Kristyn Murphy is a Maine based singer and songwriter known for her rich, expressive voice and timeless performance style. A classically trained vocalist and seasoned live performer, she has recorded several albums and toured the United States and United Kingdom, captivating audiences with her heartfelt storytelling and elegant stage presence. Blending elements of jazz, folk, and musical theatre, Kristyn brings warmth and authenticity to every performance. When she’s not performing, she continues to share her love of music through creative projects that celebrate history, culture, and the arts. She is a proud small business owner and works to nurture community and learning.
