UNC Opera: The Promise of Living | MFE 23-24

FEATURING

UNC Opera, directed by Dr. Lori Hicks

PROGRAM

The Promise of Living: Scenes from American Operas

TREEMONISHA by Scott Joplin
“Good Advice” featuring Parson Alltalk and Chorus
Parson Alltalk – Ryan Smith

THE MEDIUM by Gian Carlo Menotti
“Monica’s Waltz”
Monica, daughter of Madame Flora – Katherine Brown
Toby, a mute servant boy – Brady Leger

THE OLD MAID AND THE THIEF – Gian Carlo Menotti
“Good Day Ms. Pinkerton”
Miss Todd, an “Old Maid” – Isabelle Kosempa
Miss Pinkerton, her spinster neighbor – Stella Ferrer
Laetitia, Miss Todd’s maid – Victoria Song
Bob, a Wanderer – Ryan Smith
“Steal Me Sweet Thief” featuring Sophia Luper
“Bob’s Aria” featuring Ryan Smith

A HAND OF BRIDGE by Samuel Barber
David, a florid business – Li Han
Geraldine, his middle-aged wife – Olivia Kesler
Bill, a lawyer – Cameron Davis
Sally, his Wife – Katherine Brown

LITTLE WOMEN by Mark Adamo
“Barister’s Anthem”
Amy, the youngest sister – Victoria Song
Beth, 2nd youngest and ill sister – Stella Ferrer
Jo, the 2nd oldest, aspiring author – Isabelle Kosempa
Meg, the oldest sister – Sophia Luper
Laurie, the boy next door – Brady Leger

THE TENDER LAND by Aaron Copland
“Laurie’s Song” featuring Laurie Moss – Eden Rosenbaum
“Martin’s Song” featuring Martin – Brady Leger
“All Thinking is Done” featuring Ma Moss – Isabelle Kosempa
“The Promise of Living” – FINALE featuring FULL CAST

TICKETS

$10 general admission
$5 students, faculty, and staff
Free UNC Music students, faculty, and staff
Purchase tickets online or at the door.

PARKING

Please plan to arrive early as parking on campus can be tricky. Learn more about parking and directions to UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus.

This performance is part of the 2023-2024 Martha Flowers Ensemble series (formerly the Scholarship Benefit Concert series).