Opera
Black Hawk Speaks (1997-9) an opera on the life of Sauk Chief Black Hawk “Women’s Song of the Corn” soprano, chamber ensemble (5”) “Black Hawk’s Soliloquy” baritone, chamber ensemble (15”)
Opera
Patricia Morehead’s “Triptych” for soprano and string quartet… shows her remarkable knack for capturing a mood. The first part is snarly and quizzical; the second luxuriates in an exotic languor. The third part takes the prize with its funky, bluesy, tipsy rant.
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