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Romulus
Composer: Louis Karchin
Librettist: Louis Karchin
Other Artistic Personnel: Louis Karchin (Conductor)
Peter Flynn (Director)
Glenn Reed (Set Designer)
Jesse Klug (Lighting Designer)
Original Cast: Thomas Meglioranza (Celestus)
Steven Ebel (Frantz Wolf)
Katrina Thurman (Martha)
Wilbur Pauley (Babenhausen)
Premiere Date: May 20, 2007
Producing Company: American Opera Projects, Inc.
Description: Two confirmed bachelors, Celestus and Frantz, have a very comfortable living in their small cottage home in 19th Century Austria. Genially cared for by Celestus’ sister Martha and able to dedicate themselves entirely to their studies of astronomy and philosophy, their lives are simple and perfect --until a baby arrives in a basket.
Character List (Major): Celestus, an astronomer (baritone)
Frantz Wolf, a professor of philosophy (tenor)
Martha, sister of Celestus (soprano)
Babenhausen, the mayor (bass)
Conrad, non-singing role
Length: 01:10
Total Acts: 1
Orchestration: Chamber ensemble of 11 players
Musical Style: Atonal, melodic, comedic
Contact: American Opera Projects
E-mail Address: info@operaprojects.org
Phone: 718-398-4024
Schedule of Performances Listings
Romulus (Karchin)
Sunday, May 20, 2007 - American Opera Projects

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