Kevin Hollis wrote:
> I'm looking for suggestions for short scenes > and mini operas that would suit us. > Accompaniment would probably be piano, > maybe eight piece orchestra if we were > feeling brave.
There is a single act opera by Elizabeth Raum called The Final Bid about two couples, both of which are disenchanted with their respective spouses. They each discover that the individual qualities in their spouse that makes them unhappy, are the very same qualities that their equivalent in the other couple craves. Every one ends up with their desired partner at the end. The music is tonal and quite lovely, with at least one major "aria" for each performer and several small ensembles. It's available through the Canadian Music Centre (www.musiccentre.ca).
Cheers Craig, Burnaby BC
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