Composer and librettist Mark Adamo is Oliver’s guest this week to preview Becoming Santa Claus. Having premiered at The Dallas Opera in 2015, Adamo’s witty and enchanting show is fast becoming a seasonal favorite for opera companies across the country.
Mark Adamo’s “Becoming Santa Claus”
Cover of The Dallas Opera's souvenir libretto of 'Becoming Santa Claus' (Illustration: Gary McCann)
Playlist
Becoming Santa Claus
Music and Book by Mark Adamo
Queen Sophine…………Jennifer Rivera
Prince Claus……………..Jonathan Blalock
Donkey/Messenger…..Matt Boehler
Yan…………………………..Hila Plitmann
Ib……………………………..Lucy Schaufer
Yab…………………………..Keith Jmaeson
Ob……………………………Kevin Byurdette
The Dallas Opera Orchestra
Emmanuel Villaume, conductor
Excerpts from the world premiere performances at The Dallas Opera in December 2015.