Israel in Egypt was originally composed as a three-part oratorio. However, it became better known in two parts without the Lamentation of the Israelites for the Death of Joseph. As a result, there is only a limited understanding of the original version. Scholars have tended to c…
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I have composed an oratorio for orchestra, choir and vocal soloists, titled "Shemot." It is based on the Jewish Bible Book of Exodus with the libretto in the Hebrew language. While the text is based on certain sections of the Book of Exodus, it does consist of direct quotations.…
The Canticle of the Black Madonna is an original opera-oratorio in two acts, comprising 27 pieces for six operatic soloists, mixed chorus, and chamber orchestra. It is based on an original libretto by Tiziana DellaRovere and is approximately two hours in duration. The Canticle o…
The Biblical story of Jonathan and David as told in 1 and 2 Samuel provides the source material of an original composition for voices and symphony orchestra. Staged simply and sung from beginning to end, “Jonathan and David” is a hybrid between opera and oratorio and serves as a…
This dissertation examines the interrelated treatment of gender, sexuality, and Christianity in Considering Matthew Shepard. This work comes out of a context in which there are long-held opposing views over sociopolitical issues in twentieth-century American society, particularl…