Clint Borzoni and Edward Ficklin have written a full-length opera about the second century Roman emperor Hadrian and his love for Antinous.
The compelling story examines the mystery behind the tragic death of Antinous. Upon his death, the distraught Emperor declared his beloved a god. Drawing on both historical sources and dramatic imagination, Clint and Edward have crafted a new work in the grand opera tradition. Compelling leads, full-bodied choral scenes and a full orchestra will make this an opera to remember.
Excerpt with performances by Jennifer Berkebile (Mezzo Soprano), Donna Smith (Soprano), Thomas Wazelle (Tenor), Matthew Curran (Bass), and Jennifer Peterson (music director). Originally conceived of in the American Opera Project’s Composer and the Voice Series.
Act I, Scene 4
Antinous – Tommy Wazelle
Hadrian – Matthew Curran
Sabina – Kimberly Sogioka
Marcus – Ross Benoliel
Music Director – Jennifer Peterson
Act I, Scene 5
Vera – Elisabeth Turchi
Music Director – Jennifer Peterson
Act I, Scene 6
Antinous – Tommy Wazelle
Hadrian – Matthew Curran
Music Director – Jennifer Peterson
Act II, Scene 3
Vera – Elisabeth Turchi
Music Director – Jennifer Peterson
Act II, Scene 4
Vera – Elisabeth Turchi
Antinous – Tommy Wazelle
Music Director – Jennifer Peterson
Act II, Scene 5
Antinous – Tommy Wazelle
Hadrian – Cory Clines
Music Director – Jennifer Peterson
Act II, Scene 6
Hadrian – Cory Clines
Music Director – Jennifer Peterson
Videos from a cabaret-style presentation of excerpts, January 20, 2017 at La MaMa Experimental Theater Club NYC.