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LILY
An opera in two acts. With libretto by Lisa VanAuken.
The development of this opera is in process.
Based loosely on the novel The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton, it tells
the story the tragic descent of Lily Bart from high-society in up-state
New York in the early 20th Century. This is a traditional opera--that
is, one with arias, and with some grandeur. The score is full of rich
melodies and is written for full orchestra. Could this be the great
American opera that the world has been waiting for? Stay tuned. There
will be some arias recorded for youtube that will begin to appear this
year (2009).
Romance Without Words (Romance sans paroles) 6 minutes, advanced
Alymar $10
This is a highly romantic work that is written in the style of a Chopin Nocturne. The themes presented here are found in the opera Lily. The form is episodic with developmental work intersecting the melodic statements.
A recording of this will be available in the Fall, 2009. The piece will be on youtube at that time as well. Look here for a link to that site in the coming months.
I will always be beholden Arranged for voice and piano.
This aria, sung by Lily to her main love interest Seldon, is a declaration of her dependence on others to maintain her social standing. It is written in the style of traditional operatic arias. That is to say there is strong melodic writing enveloped in a recognizable form.
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