Credits:

Louis Karchin

Description:

This opera, *Romulus*, is based on a play by Alexandre Dumas (the Elder). Produced as a joint venture between the Guggenheim Museum and the American Opera Project, it premiered in 2007, and this recording features the exact same cast. The story humorously depicts a minor conspiracy unfolding in Tyrol, Austria. While the music is perhaps a bit too modern to be classified as opra comique, the exaggerated characterizations, memorable music, and a cast of first-rate singers set it apart from other contemporary operas.Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Romulus: My philosopher and my astronomer are as busy as always
2.Romulus: Sister, would you like to bet there is something that Wolf noticed…
3.Romulus: What reasons?
4.Romulus: I don’t detest the mayor, poor fellow
5.Romulus: Fine advice to be giving my sister
6.Romulus: This system of two clocks is a very ingenious on