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Emmeline is an English-language opera by American composer Tobias Picker, based on Judith Rossner's novel of the same name. With a libretto by J. D. McClatchy, it retells a tragic nineteenth-century New England story involving family identity and incest, using the perspective of its central woman.
The Santa Fe Opera commissioned the work and gave its world premiere in 1996.
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Who composed the opera Emmeline?
Emmeline was composed by American composer Tobias Picker. The English libretto was written by J. D. McClatchy and is based on Judith Rossner's novel.
What is Emmeline about?
The opera follows a tragic nineteenth-century New England story involving family identity and incest. It presents the events through Emmeline's perspective, making her personal experience central to the drama.
Is Emmeline sung in English?
Yes, it is an English-language opera. That makes the text directly accessible to audiences who want to follow the story without relying entirely on translated surtitles.
What novel inspired Tobias Picker's Emmeline?
The opera is based on Judith Rossner's novel Emmeline. Tobias Picker and librettist J. D. McClatchy adapted its difficult family story for the operatic stage.
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