Lyric soprano and songwriter Jae Carelli shares their story through examining the 7 core issues of adoption. ​ Featuring new classical works by American composers, Samuel Barber, Tom Cipullo, Carlisle Floyd, Bo Konigsmark,  and Matthew Jihoon Pelligrino, Jae contextualizes these works in their adoption story.

​Connecting them with the tracks from their upcoming debut EP American Doll; the issues of loss, loyalty, control, identity, abandonment, trust, and shame are explored through stories and song.  Jae challenges the narratives that silence international and transracial adoptees, and criticizes the for profit systems which exploit children for profit.  ​The poignant yet humorous storytelling connects the musical selections while crossing between classical and contemporary commercial vocal technique parallels the contrasting duality of their Korean ethnicity and Italian-American heritage. ​

The Boston premiere will feature Julian Drummond as collaborative pianist and Alia Gribbon on violin. ​