![]() ![]() Algernon, living in the City, has invented an invalid friend “Bunbury” whose frequent illnesses allow Algernon to escape to the country in search of pleasure. Jack, who lives in the country, has invented a younger brother Ernest, whose misadventures give Jack an excuse to escape to the pleasures of London. ![]() The plot concerns two young men – John (Jack) Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who woo two young ladies, Gwendolyn Fairfax and Cecily Cardew. (In Wilde’s play there are ten characters in this chamber opera there are five) SYNOPSISīased on Oscar Wilde’s famous comedy, first performed in 1895. (Baritone) Aged 29, a bachelor and wealthy man-about-town.ĪLGERNON, (Tenor) Aged 26, a bachelor and wealthy man-about-town. (Coloratura Soprano) About 18, Jack’s ward. ![]() (High Mezzo) About 23, Lady Bracknell’s daughterĬECILY. (Low Mezzo) A most formidable lady, and in her early fifties. Premier: concert reading Stratford Summer Music 2005. A full length comic chamber opera in two acts for five characters based on the Oscar Wilde play. ![]()
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