STAGE WORKS

OPERA

The Battle of Bull Run Always Makes Me Cry (2018) 10’

Text - Carole Real

2 Sop, Mezzo, Male Actor, Bb cl, mar, pno, vln,vlc,

commissioned and premiered by the Boston Opera Collaborative

As a frazzled Donna tells her friends Linda and Amy about her date with Patrick, the awkward and lovely encounter unfolds before our eyes.

Always (2016) 10'

Text - John Jory

2 Sop, 2 Tenors, Piano

commissioned and premiered by the Boston Opera Collaborative

 A portrait of Ellen and Joe at the start of their relationship, and the end of their relationship, at the same time.

Naomi in the Living Room (1995) 20'

Text - Christopher Durang

2 Sop, Bar, Piano

premiere: Curtis Opera Theater

0-1-1-1, 0-1-1-0, perc, hp, 2 sop, bar, strings

premiere: Orchestra 2001, Freeman

 Naomi’s son and daughter-in-law stop by for a visit.