the constitution: a secular oratorio
Shining a light on the foundational document of the United States, Vertical Player Repertory presents a semi-staged performance of The Constitution by Benjamin Yarmolinsky, a setting for chorus and soloists of significant portions of the United States Constitution, including highlights of Articles 1-7, the Bill of Rights, and subsequent amendments. Conducted by Peter Szep and directed by Judith Barnes and James Rutherford.
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June | September 2019
Behind the Door | Vertical Player Repertory | New York
“The Constitution,’ ‘Figaro 90210!’ Headline Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend: “During these complex political times, it is especially unique to see a work that puts the Constitution front and center. This is an opportunity for audiences to familiarize themselves with a document that represents the soul of the U.S.”