Musical drama in three acts
Words and music by Gian-Carlo Menotti
The Orchestra
(Led by Tate Gilder )
Conducted by Thomas Schippers
The action takes place somewhere in present-day Europe
7.30 Act 1
Scene 1: The Sorel home. Morning Scene 2: The Consulate. Later the some day
8.15 Interval
8.25 Act 2
Scene 1: The Sorel home. Evening, a month later
Scene 2: The Consulate. A few days later
9.20 Interval
9.30 Act 3
Scene 1: The Consulate. La.te afternoon, several days later
Scene 2: The Sorel home. That night
Stephen Williams writes in this issue