The Radio Hour

This opera tells the story of Nora, a woman having a very bad day. She seeks solace by locking herself inside her apartment and turning on the radio. Nora is played by a silent actress. The chorus represents the inner monologue of her life and the imaginative possibilities that await her. Audiences can expect to hear a variety of musical styles, sounds and textures, from radio ads to big band to grand choral singing. The transformative power of ...