FEATURING

UNC Opera, directed by Dr. Lori Hicks

PROGRAM

The Promise of Living: Scenes from American Operas

TREEMONISHA by Scott Joplin
“Good Advice” featuring Parson Alltalk and Chorus
Parson Alltalk – Ryan Smith

THE MEDIUM by Gian Carlo Menotti
“Monica’s Waltz”
Monica, daughter of Madame Flora – Katherine Brown
Toby, a mute servant boy – Brady Leger

THE OLD MAID AND THE THIEF – Gian Carlo Menotti
“Good Day Ms. Pinkerton”
Miss Todd, an “Old Maid” – Isabelle Kosempa
Miss Pinkerton, her spinster neighbor – Stella Ferrer
Laetitia, Miss Todd’s maid – Victoria Song
Bob, a Wanderer – Ryan Smith
“Steal Me Sweet Thief” featuring Sophia Luper
“Bob’s Aria” featuring Ryan Smith

A HAND OF BRIDGE by Samuel Barber
David, a florid business – Li Han
Geraldine, his middle-aged wife – Olivia Kesler
Bill, a lawyer – Cameron Davis
Sally, his Wife – Katherine Brown

LITTLE WOMEN by Mark Adamo
“Barister’s Anthem”
Amy, the youngest sister – Victoria Song
Beth, 2nd youngest and ill sister – Stella Ferrer
Jo, the 2nd oldest, aspiring author – Isabelle Kosempa
Meg, the oldest sister – Sophia Luper
Laurie, the boy next door – Brady Leger

THE TENDER LAND by Aaron Copland
“Laurie’s Song” featuring Laurie Moss – Eden Rosenbaum
“Martin’s Song” featuring Martin – Brady Leger
“All Thinking is Done” featuring Ma Moss – Isabelle Kosempa
“The Promise of Living” – FINALE featuring FULL CAST

TICKETS

$10 general admission
$5 students, faculty, and staff
Free UNC Music students, faculty, and staff

PARKING

Please plan to arrive early as parking on campus can be tricky. Learn more about parking and directions to UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus.

This performance is part of the 2023-2024 Martha Flowers Ensemble series (formerly the Scholarship Benefit Concert series).