“There are only two Indians- author Amit Chaudhuri and poet Jeet Thayil- who have written librettos till now. And now joining them is Shreya Sen-Handley, who becomes the first Indian woman to write a libretto for an international opera…”
“She’s had two books published by HarperCollins, written for international media and was even the regional head of a television channel at the age of 25. It’s fair to say that there are achievers in this world, and then there’s Shreya Sen-Handley. And if that impressive CV wasn’t enough, she’s now become the first Indian and South Asian woman to write a Western, international opera, called Migrations. We catch up with the multi-talented writer to find out more…” (please click on pic to read more)
Starting with a front page story in India’s top newspaper The Hindu (please click on pic for story), the story of our opera (and a bit about me) trended online for days before travelling to Asian and Arab news sites, such as these in Vietnam and Iran!
Shreya Sen-Handley, the first South Asian woman to write a libretto for an international opera, celebrates the contribution of Indian doctors in the UK’s National Health Service. Please click on the picture for the rest of the article!
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Indian author pens epic poem for the Welsh National Opera. The premiere is to be held on October 3 at the Wales Millennium Centre…(click on pic for rest of story)
“…Shreya may very well be the third notable librettist. Effectively then, it is three cheers for Shreya Sen Handley! Way to go, Shreya!”
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Shreya Sen-Handley 