Compositions
If I Were You (2019) is an opera in two acts with a libretto by Gene Scheer, loosely based on the 1947 novel Si j’étais vous… by Julien Green (courtesy of the Estate of Julien Green and Editions Fayard). The opera was commissioned by the Merola Opera Program, a first in its 62-year history of [more]
“It’s A Wonderful Life Soars“ Houston Chronicle “Stunningly new” Houston Arts+Culture “Heggie’s most delightful concoction” TheaterJones PUBLISHING & RIGHTS Bill Holab Music is agent for the sales and rentals of the score to Its A Wonderful Life. Published by Bent Pen Music, Inc. (BMI) For information on Grand Rights: Don Erik Franzen, Inc. dfranzen@lawff.com. [more]
“A HUGE SUCCESS WITH A BRIGHT FUTURE” TheaterJones “DEEPLY MOVING AND MUSICALLY BRILLIANT” WQXR Operavore “FUNNY, TOUCHING AND ENDLESSLY ENTERTAINING” D Magazine “GREAT SCOTT IS A GREAT NEW OPERA, HILARIOUS, ENDEARING, SOPHISTICATED, PROFOUND…” Opera Warhorses “A MAGNIFICENT AND GLORIOUS CREATION” The Dallas Voice PUBLISHING & RIGHTS Bill Holab Music is agent for the sales and [more]
One Act Opera for Chamber Choir, Silent Actress and Instruments (flute, clarinet, alto sax, percussion, piano, violin, cello, bass). Commissioned by Pacific Chorale, VocalEssence, Conspirare, Philadelphia Singers. First Performance: John Alexander Singers with actress Eve Himmelheber; John Alexander, conductor; James Taulli, director; May 18, 2014 at Segerstrom Hall, Costa Mesa, CA.
Opera in Two Acts based on the stories of two Holocaust survivors: Krystyna Zywulska and Gad Beck. (Duration: each act is approx. 45 minutes in length) Heggie & Scheer explored these stories in three previous one-act stage works (Another Sunrise; Farewell, Auschwitz; and For A Look or a Touch) and combined them into a full-evening [more]
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Libretto by Gene Scheer. For baritone, men’s chorus, actor, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano and percussion. Originally commissioned by Music of Remembrance, this second incarnation was commissioned by the Seattle Men’s Chorus and The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus. First performance: April 2, 2011 at McCaw Hall, Seattle, with baritone Morgan Smith, actor David Pichette, Seattle [more]
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Dramatic 30-minute scene for soprano and chamber ensemble (clarinet, violin, cello, bass, piano) with libretto by Gene Scheer, based on the life and work of Holocaust survivor Krystyna Zywulska. Commissioned by Music of Remembrance (Mina Miller, artistic director) and premiered May 14, 2012 at Nordstrom Recital Hall in Benaroya Hall, Seattle. Soprano Caitlin Lynch with [more]
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“A TRIUMPH” The Dallas Morning News “AN UNDENIABLE SUCCESS” The New York Times “THE HIT OF THE SEASON” The Washington Post “A MASSIVE ARTISTIC ACCOMPLISHMENT” WFAA-TV PUBLISHING & RIGHTS Bill Holab Music is agent for the sales and rentals of the score to Moby-Dick. Published by Bent Pen Music, Inc. (BMI) For information on Grand Rights: Don Erik Franzen, Inc. dfranzen@lawff.com. [more]
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“Three Decembers is a modern masterpiece”OPERA TODAY, Wes Blomster PUBLISHING & RIGHTS Bill Holab Music is agent for the sales and rentals of the score to Three Decembers. Published by Bent Pen Music, Inc. (BMI) For information on Grand Rights: Don Erik Franzen, Inc. dfranzen@lawff.com. One or more recordings have been made. Sheet Music, [more]
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Opera in One Act for Soprano, Broadway Soprano and Period Instrument Orchestra (2-2-0-1, 2-0-0-0, 1 perc, 1 harpsichord, 5-5-3-3-1); Libretto by Gene Scheer, based on The Rape of Persephone. Commissioned by the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra to celebrate its 25th season, and the 20th anniversary of music director Nicholas McGegan. First performance: Nov. 2, 2006 at [more]
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