Product Description
MENKAURE An Modern Opera in 3 Acts (In English) by American composer James Nathaniel Holland
Piano Vocal Score (Full Score, Individual Part 1 and 2 Sold separately.)
Originally written in 2004, this opera/musical theater work follows the psychological drama of Trista, a New York City young woman, who's constant disappointment in finding love in the big metropolis pushes her to become obsessed with an Eygptian statue of the king of Menkaure in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Now newly revised (2024 edition) and edited with measure numbers and rehearsal letters that match the orchestral full score and individual parts.
Playlist of complete opera with singers and piano:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEcbVsA36MCuT1hxkTAyLuChFGJjtj4Ia
YouTube Link is Orchestra Demo in 1 video.
Aria and Duet Highlights on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEcbVsA36MCuWNwUtfYiYyuxBIz7l-DwZ
SYNOPSIS:
6,000 years ago an almighty ruler died in Aksum. But today he lives for one woman, Trista,who falls in love with his statue at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She is pulled deep into obsession, and her family is unable to rescue her; she tries to kiss the statue's face, and is arrested. With a quest to find the statue's twin, she flees to the country Joondor, site of the ancient city of Aksum where she is ultimately consumed by her love for Menkaure.
SINGERS: TRISTA, Soprano (Lyric, Lead Role) A young woman
DELPHI , Soprano (Coloratura, Principal role) Her mother
MRS. SNODGRASS, Alto or Countertenor (Comedic) The Met's docent
CONSOLIDAS, True Bass (Principal role) A guide in the country of Joondor
ERIK, Baritone, The much younger boyfriend of Delphi
THE HIGH PREIST / SAINT, Tenor Chorus
SATB with minor roles
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