American Tune (2012) song cycle for a play with songs, for mezzo soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, percussion and string quartet
Commissioned by playwright Shailly Agnihotri. Text by Shailly Agnihotri. Libretto by Agnihotri/du Bois Premiere: November 2012, Shelter Studios, New York City
I. "Mister Smith/I Will Defend You" LISA (mezzo) II. "Founding Fathers/Nothing More Sacred" JUDGE ROBERTS (baritone) III. "Mother's Song" SUSAN (soprano) IV. "I Will Defend You" duet: LISA (mezzo)/JONES (baritone) V. "I Want You to Know" duet KATIE (alto)/Matt (tenor) VI. "Easy to Hate" JONES (baritone) VII. "You Think I'm Guilty" (baritone) VIII. "I Try...Read more
03 February, 2015