Feb 08 2021 43 mins 3
In this episode, Keturah speaks with singers, composers, and directors about the words and collaborative spirit of librettist, Gene Scheer. In order of appearance: Efrain Solis (https://www.efrainsolis.com/) Frederica Von Stade (http://www.fredericavonstade.com/) Emily Fons (https://www.emilyfons.com/) Jonathan Lemalu (https://jonathanlemalu.com/) Morgan Smith (https://www.baritonemorgansmith.com/) Stephen Costello (https://stephencostellotenor.com/) William Burden (https://www.opus3artists.com/artists/william-burden/) Jake Heggie (https://jakeheggie.com/) Leonard Foglia (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Foglia) Pieces with a libretto by Gene Scheer mentioned in this episode: American Anthem (https://youtu.be/RIGnlIymhUU) Cold Mountain (https://operawire.com/opera-profile-jennifer-higdon-gene-scheers-cold-mountain/) Everest (https://dallasopera.org/performance/everest/) For A Look Or A Touch (https://jakeheggie.com/for-a-look-or-a-touch-2013/) If I Were You (https://jakeheggie.com/if-i-were-you-2019/) It’s A Wonderful Life (https://jakeheggie.com/its-a-wonderful-life-2016/) Moby-Dick (https://jakeheggie.com/moby-dick-2010/) Statuesque (https://genescheer.com/project/statuesque/) Three Decembers (https://jakeheggie.com/three-decembers-2008/) To Hell and Back (http://genescheer.com/project/to-hell-and-back/)
