Ethan Frome
An Opera in 2 Acts, adapted from the novel by Edith Wharton
Music by Frederick Alden Terry Libretto by John Herin
A poor New England farmer has an affair with his wife’s cousin in this haunting tale of love and betrayal, adapted from Edith Wharton’s classic novel.
Concert Reading at The National Opera Center, May 20, 2015
Finalist, 2007 New York City Opera VOX Contemporary American Opera Lab
Length: 2 hours
Year of completion: 2015
Cast size: 7
Principal Roles:
Ethan Frome, baritone
Zenobia (Zeena) Pierce Frome, mezzo soprano
Mattie Silver, soprano
Additional Roles:
Denis Eady, tenor
Andrew Hale, bass
Mrs. Homan, mezzo soprano
Ruth Varnum, soprano
An Opera in 2 Acts, adapted from the novel by Edith Wharton
Music by Frederick Alden Terry Libretto by John Herin
A poor New England farmer has an affair with his wife’s cousin in this haunting tale of love and betrayal, adapted from Edith Wharton’s classic novel.
Concert Reading at The National Opera Center, May 20, 2015
Finalist, 2007 New York City Opera VOX Contemporary American Opera Lab
Length: 2 hours
Year of completion: 2015
Cast size: 7
Principal Roles:
Ethan Frome, baritone
Zenobia (Zeena) Pierce Frome, mezzo soprano
Mattie Silver, soprano
Additional Roles:
Denis Eady, tenor
Andrew Hale, bass
Mrs. Homan, mezzo soprano
Ruth Varnum, soprano
Music Samples
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1. "Down in the village..."
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2. "Don't run off so soon..."
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3. "I'd hate to think..."
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4. "Was she watching us..."
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5. Lullaby
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6. "From now on..."
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7. Orion Duet
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8. "What is it folks are saying..."
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9. "YOU did this..."
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10. Trio
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11. "She's taken everything..."
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