Two new operatic monodramas featuring two iconic mothers will receive their first public concert readings a day after Mother's Day. Nora, In the Great Outdoors, music by Daniel Felsenfeld and libretto by Will Eno, continues the final scene of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House moments after Nora abandons her family; and The Wanton Sublime, music by Tarik O'Regan and libretto by Anna Rabinowitz, explores the mythic and human aspects of Mary, mother of Jesus. The evening will feature performances by soprano Caroline Worra (The Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Boston Lyric, Glimmerglass) and Amy Shoremount-Obra with music direction by Mila Henry. Both one-act operas have been commissioned by the Brooklyn-based opera development company AMERICAN OPERA PROJECTS (AOP) and will feature a panel discussion with the artists. Tickets and more info are available at www.operaprojects.org.
