The Inman Diaries ... A Chamber Opera in Two Acts (2007) for nine singers and seven instruments

Thomas Oboe Lee

About this work:

"The Inman Diaries" was commissioned by Intermezzo - The New England Chamber Opera series. John Whittlesey, artistic director. Libretto by Jesse J. Martin.

The 100-minute, two-act chamber opera was premiered at the Tower Auditorium at Mass College of Art in Boston, Massachusetts, on Sept. 14, 15 & 16, 2007.

The work is scored for nine singers and seven instruments.

A DVD of the premiere performance is available. Please contact me for a perusal copy.

Video clips from the opera can be found on YouTube.

Act One Scene 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izvtIa5te4k

Act One Scene 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbDenreWflA

Act One Scene 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bjz3VpK82rw

Act One Scene 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veW4fxMSiWs

Act One Scene 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I-lR8n5Cbk

Act Two Scene 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rTzywVDQpE

Act Two Scene 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdDrnsxsH4Q

Act Two Scene 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUJcaaHhzL8

Act Two Scene 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZtEZyP-G28

Act Two Scene 7: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB9SQnxILio

Year composed: 2007
Duration: 01:40:40
Ensemble type: Opera/Theater:Chamber Opera, Two or More Singers
Instrumentation: 1 Clarinet, 1 Percussion (General), 1 Violin, 1 Viola, 1 Cello, 1 Double bass, 1 Harp

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