Alexander Dobson, Chad Shelton, Kate Royal, Keith Phares, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, William Boggs - Carlisle Floyd: Prince of Players (2020) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

CD1
01. Prince of Players, Prologue: Othello? Ay, Desdemonda
02. Prince of Players, Act I Scene 1: Not Again, Never Again! I Shall Not Be Humiliated Again!
03. Prince of Players, Act I Scene 2: Do You Know How Many Roles We've Seen You In?
04. Prince of Players, Act I Scene 3: Oh! You Startled Me!
05. Prince of Players, Act I Scene 4: The Duke of Buckingham, Your Majesty

CD2
01. Prince of Players, Act II Scene 1: Howl, Howl, Howl, Howl, Howl!
02. Prince of Players, Act II Scene 2: Ned, Are You Alright? You Look a Fright
03. Prince of Players, Act II Scene 3: Gents, It's My Esteemed Pleasure to Introduce
04. Prince of Players, Act II Scene 4: Shall I Get a Physician?
05. Prince of Players, Act II Scene 5: Ned, Ned! It's Tom!
06. Prince of Players, Act II Scene 6: Bring Mistress Hughes to the Stage at Once


World Premiere Recording! The Florentine Opera brings Carlisle Floyd's daring new opera, "Prince of Players", to life! Floyd is one of the foremost composers and librettists of opera in the world today, and is considered the "Father of American Opera." During his long career, Floyd has composed 13 operas. His most recent, "Prince of Players", which premiered in March 2016 at the Houston Grand Opera, is based on the true story of Restoration-era actor Edward Kynaston (1640–1706). The plot centers on the crisis faced by Kynaston when, by royal decree, he is prohibited from plying the craft that made him famous—playing female roles. With this Milwaukee production, the Florentine Opera gives Prince of Players its world-premiere live recording.

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