From Paradise Lost (1971-1972)
Oratorio in Three Acts (Soloists, Chorus, Orchestra)
Libretto from Paradise Lost by John Milton
Excerpt
From ACT II, In the Garden of Eden, Trio.
Robert Speaight, Narrator; Phyllis Bryn-Julson, Eve;
James McDonald, Adam; Gary Horton, Satan; The
Chamber Singers of Louisville, Chorus
Recorded by the Louisville Orchestra, Soloists, Chorus
Jorge Mester, conductor
Louisville First Edition Records: LS-723-724
C. F. Peters Corporation Music Publishers
718-416-7821 Score/parts: Edition-Peters.com
The Gentle Boy (1980/rev 1987)
Opera in One Act for S.M.T.B. soloists, chorus, and Chamber Orchestra
A tragedy from the short story of the same name by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Winner of the National Opera Association Competition for New One-Act Operas 1986
Excerpt
Scene VI At the Graveside: Larry Gerber, Tobias; M. Robin Tanzy, Sarah; Jan Knutson,
Catherine; Robert Ergenbright, Minister; Chorus of Mourners; Salvador Brotons, Conductor;
Lincoln Clark, Director.
Recorded in live performance by the Opera Theater of Florida State University.
American Composers Alliance (ACA)
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The Magic Pipe (1990-1991)
Opera in One Act for S.M.T.B. soloists, chorus, and Two Pianos
A comedy from the short story Feathertop by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Finalist in the National Opera Association Competition for New One-Act Operas 1994
Excerpt
Mother Rigby Presents Her Pipe to the Scarecrow
Finale: At the Dance Party. Margaret Brand, Polly, the Mayor’s daughter; Janis Hardy, Mother Rigby the Witch; Conner Smith, Fumante the Scarecrow; James McKeel, Master Gookin the Mayor; Carleton Chamber Singers, Townspeople; Anne Mayer and Kenneth Huber, Pianists;
William Wells, Conductor; Edward Sostek, Director.
Recorded in live performance at Carleton College
American Composers Alliance (ACA)
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