“Love Is Strong As Death,” a concise opera with music and libretto by Silvertonian Christopher M. Wicks, will be premiered at 2 PM on February 3, 2018 at the Mount Angel Abbey Library Auditorium at One Abbey Drive, St. Benedict, Ore. A repeat performance will take place on February 10, also at 2 PM. The opera is based on the Celtic legends of Tristam and Iseult, with quotes from the Biblical Song of Solomon. The event will open with violinist Stephanie Barth playing two sonatas by Wicks. Freewill offerings much appreciated.
Update:
YouTube link for Part One of this performance of the opera:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOVWZXP8tU4
YouTube link for Part Two:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGJrUsVaPG4
Hello! The composer and librettist here. Thanks for the publicity. Here’s further access:
YouTube link for Part One of this performance of the opera:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOVWZXP8tU4
YouTube link for Part Two:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGJrUsVaPG4
Enjoy! — Christopher Wicks