In Love Alone (an opera intime) is a new one-act chamber opera with
music by Clint Borzoni and libretto by Dr. Judith G. Wolf. Built entirely
from poems by Dr. Wolf, In Love Alone is a tale of self- actualization.
The protagonist is a woman coping with the loss of a loved one through
words of wisdom, witticisms, and her connection with a new love. She
feels trapped and conflicted about her conventional life. Throughout
the opera her interest in a new female love unfolds. As her male
partner dies the woman is freed to become the person she really is, and
seek the relationship she truly wants.
Utilizing three singers, Borzoni’s setting of the visceral poems creates a
soundscape of great emotional diversity filled with recollection,
longing, and humor. With minimal staging needs, the piece also
provides an ample vehicle for the singers and instrumental ensemble to
be the primary focus of the journey traced by the poetry.
Music by Clint Borzoni
Libretto by Dr. Judith G. Wolf
Did you ever
look in
the mirror
and wonder
who’s inside
brushing teeth
brushing hair
brushing sleep
out of an eye
that belongs to
someone else?
Did you ever
ook in
the mirror
and wonder
who is
looking back
with wrinkled lip
lifted brow
crooked tooth
and
solemn eye
staring deeply
into your soul?
Rather disconcerting.