Song of the Nightingale
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
World premiere: September 8, 2023 - Brooklyn Commons, NYC
Additional performance at Manhattan West and the Winter Garden Atrium at Brookfield Place