The Radio Hour • 2014
Libretto by Gene Scheer
Opera in one act
World Premiere: May 18, 2014
Commissioned by Pacific Chorale, VocalEssence, Conspirare, and Philadelphia Singers
Duration: 40’
About
In 40 minutes and three parts, this choral opera tells the story of Nora, a middle-aged woman having a very bad day. She seeks solace by locking herself inside her apartment and turning on the radio. Nora is played by a silent actress. The chorus represents the inner monologue of her life and the imaginative possibilities that await her.
“A dreamy musical world of sound… It felt as if we had heard something truly new.”
Orange County Register
Premiere Cast & Creative Team
Conductor: John Alexander
Director: James Taulli
Featuring: John Alexander Singers with actress Eve Himmelheber