Song of the Nightingale

DeSpain’s opera is a graceful, elegantly crafted piece for a cast of five singers… a winning combination of a score that was a pleasure because of its modesty and direct communication.

Voce di Meche

Libretto by Melisa Tien

Commissioned by On Site Opera & Brookfield Arts and Culture

5 voices; Coloratura Soprano, Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, Tenor, & Baritone
Orchestra: Flute, Clarinet/Bass Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Piano

50 minutes, suitable for family audiences
Adapted from the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale The Nightingale

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