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FULL AMERICAN PORTRAITS (Weisgall, Moore) Miami 2025 FIU Opera Theater
Information on the Performance
- Work Title: AMERICAN PORTRAITS
- Composer: Hugo Weisgall, Douglas Moore
- Libretto: based on the play by August Strindberg, Arnold Sundgaard Libretto Text, Libretto Index
- Venue & Opera Company: Concert Hall, Wertheim Performing Arts Center, Miami, Florida, Florida International University
- Recorded: February 5 & 6, 2025
- Type: Staged Opera Live
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS PERFORMANCE
FIU Opera Theater invites you to experience an evening of short American Midcentury operas, brought to life with a vibrant 1950s-inspired production. Each opera tells a unique story, full of emotion, wit, and charm:
Hugo Weisgall’s The Stronger
A setting of August Strindberg’s one-act play, this Expressionist monodrama depicts a sharp and compelling battle of wits between two former professional and personal rivals.
Douglas Moore’s Gallantry
A hilarious parody of a 1950s television soap opera, this comic opera comes complete with melodramatic characters and live commercials, delivering a delightful dose of humor and nostalgia.
Get ready to relive the 1950s with stunning performances, engaging storytelling, and a touch of nostalgia.