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The Fix (opera)
''The Fix'' is an opera by composer Joel Puckett and librettist Eric Simonson. As ''The Fix: Opera in Two Acts'' the work received its world premiere at the Ordway Theater, Saint Paul, Minnesota, on March 16, 2019 under the directorship and dramaturgy of Eric Simonson. Background The opera was commissioned by Minnesota Opera as part of its New Works Initiative. This was the first opera written by both the composer and the librettist. Roles Synopsis Act 1 1919 “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, star slugger for the Chicago White Sox, is scolded by his wife, Katie, for signing a contract against his interests. She reminds him he is far too trusting of others. Months later, the White Sox team looks forward to the World Series. Ring Lardner, optimistic reporter, extols the virtues of the “best team in the history of baseball” while his cynical counterpart, Hugh Fullerton, digs for dirt. Ace pitcher Lefty Williams pulls Joe aside and encourages him to consider a plan to “set things ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joel Puckett
Joel Puckett (born in 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American composer. He comes from a musical family; his father was a classical tubist and in his retirement still plays dixie-land jazz gigs around Atlanta. Joel completed his academic work at the University of Michigan, earning both a Masters of Music and a Doctorate of Musical Arts. His teachers include Michael Daugherty, William Bolcom, Bright Sheng, Will Averitt, and Thomas Albert. The September 11th tribute ''This Mourning''—one of his most notable works—was commissioned by thWashington Chorusand is scored for 250 singers, full orchestra and a consort of 40 crystal glasses. This premiere took place at the main stage of the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. in late November 2006. Among his other notable pieces is his concerto for flute, flute choir, and wind ensemble ''The Shadow of Sirius'', which was written to commemorate the loss of his child through miscarriage. Puckett is the Chair of Music Theory, Ear Trai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |