Loss of Eden
Classification added March 15, 2016Premiered June 9, 2002 Commissioned by Opera Theatre of St. Louis & The Plymouth Music Series of Minnesota
St. Louis. Opera Theatre of St. Louis
Composer:
Cary John Franklin
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Michael Patrick Albano
Description:
Opera in II Acts
Notes:
The opera consists of eleven scenes revolving around the Lindbergh’s and the Hauptmann’s
Time Period:
1909, 1928, 1929, Through Hauptmann's sentencing
Place:
Suggesting eight locales
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Morrow Lindbergh | Mezzo-Soprano | L |
| Charles Lindbergh | Baritone | L |
| Anna Hauptmann | Soprano | F |
| Bruno Hauptmann | Tenor | F |
| Ensemble I - Elizabeth Morrow / Reporter | Soprano 1 | S |
| Ensemble II - Charleston Singer / Reporter | Soprano 2 | S |
| Ensemble III - Charleston Singer / Reporter | Mezzo-Soprano 1 | S |
| Ensemble IV - Charleston Singer / Reporter | Mezzo-Soprano 2 | S |
| Ensemble V - 1st Immigrant / Priest / Reporter | Tenor 1 | S |
| Ensemble VI - 3rd Immigrant / Reporter / Policeman | Tenor 2 | S |
| Ensemble VII - Customs Officer / Reporter | Baritone | S |
| Ensemble VIII - 2nd Immigrant / Minister / Reporter / Colonel Norman Schwarzkopf | Bass-Baritone | S |
| Charles Lindbergh, 10 years old | Non-Singing | Mute Bit |
| Mrs. Morrow, Anne's Mother | Non-Singing | Mute Bit |
| Edward Reilly, Defense Lawyer | Non-Singing | Mute Bit |
Minimum Chorus: No chorus