Details

Through an illustrated lecture on the subject of water birds, an ornithologist uses descriptions of the birds' peculiar habits as metaphors for his own oppressive marriage. Each song-like section of the drama describes a different species, and onto each he projects his own feelings

Cast/Performers

Ella O'Neill (piano), Julien Van Mellaerts (baritone)

Creatives/Company

Company: English Touring Opera
Director: Susan Bickley (mezzo soprano)
Adapted by: Dominick Argento (from the On the Harmfulness of Tobacco by Anton Chekov and The Birds of America by JJ Audobon)