*not an AOP-produced event

A flowering garden sets the scene for the world premiere of award-winning composer Hannah Lash’s newest chamber opera. Written for a conductorless cast of three singers and string quartet, Desire grapples with the human, personal struggle of trusting oneself in the midst of doubt. The score paints a lush sonic landscape, performed by the adventurous JACK Quartet, and transports audiences to this metaphoric garden of creativity.

MUSIC BY HANNAH LASH
LIBRETTO BY HANNAH LASH, WITH CORI ELLISON
COMMISSIONED BY MILLER THEATRE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
© 2018 Schott Helicon Music Corporation

Performers:

Hannah Lash - composer & librettist
Cori Ellison - dramaturg
Rachel Dickstein - director
Daniela Candillari - music director
Kristen Robinson - scenic designer
Kate Fry - costume designer
Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew - lighting designer
Kirsten Sollek - Woman
Daniel Moody - Man 1
Christopher Dylan Herbert - Man 2
JACK Quartet

Major support for Desire is provided by Francis Goelet Charitable Lead Trusts.
Additional support provided by the Howard Gilman Foundation.

Opening Scene Rendering by Kristen Robinson.