Setting of poems by Dorothy Parker. Originally composed for soprano and baritone voices with septet (flute, B♭ clarinet, trombone, piano, percussion, cello and bass). Commissioned by the Opera Omaha Fall Festival 1992. Premiered by Angelina Réaux, Michael Sokol, and Ricky Ian Gordon. Program notes in English. Duration: 39 min.
Contents:
Autumn valentine -- Opening montage/inventory ; Comment ; On being a woman ; For a sad lady ; Godspeed ; Experience ; Unfortunate coincidence ; Men ; Ruben's children ; A very short song -- The red dress -- The thin edge/coda -- Resume/Wail/Frustration -- Bric-a-brac -- Interior -- The satin dress -- Lullaby -- But not forgotten -- Finale (General review of the sex situation/résumé).
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