The 2024 Studio Artist Program will present two performances of Rappahannock County which pairs the outstanding and celebrated talents of composer Ricky Ian Gordon and librettist Mark Campbell. Rappahannock County is a theatrical song cycle that captures key emotional, sociological, and historical moments in the Civil War. Much of the text was inspired by actual events and drawn from diaries, letters, and other accounts. The narrative follows the lines of history, from secession in 1861 to defeat in 1865, and is in five parts. Although the story is centered geographically in Virginia, its themes are universal to the Civil War. It is described as such by Wes Blomster of Opera Today: “The piece has the sense of a lens closing in on a spectrum of individuals and their feelings around slavery and morality in a profound and poignant way…’ Opera Maine’s production will premiere a special score composed for two pianos.

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Rappahannock County

Portland Stage

The cafe tables are a part of the production’s scenery, and performers will be moving and singing amongst them. These tables will also be showcased with theatrical lighting. As such, patrons who sit in the floor (F) seats will be visible to all other audience members.

MSM Opera Theatre The Fairy Queen

The Riverside Church

Manhattan School of Music’s public programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Jackson McKinnon

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Past events

28 - 30 Jun, 2024

Rappahannock County · Opera Maine

2 - 3 May, 2024

MSM Opera Theatre The Fairy Queen · Manhattan School of Music

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