Chatman, Stephen

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Recorded by University of British Columbia Symphony Orchestra in 2016

Music by Stephen Chatman / Words by Tara Wohlberg
University of British Columbia Opera Ensemble / Nancy Hermiston, director

Members of University of British Columbia Symphony Orchestra / Jonathan Girard, conductor

Total time: 61:08

Synopsis: In a community hall in Vancouver, circa 1985, a somewhat motley blend of characters arrive for choir rehearsal. There's Dawn, a blind woman, who sees more than most. Corey, a shy and stuttering tenor keen to join the choir who soon attracts the eye of a curvaceous soprano. Warm-ups, roll call and plenty of comic conflicts ensue as a dozen singers prepare for a national competition. Willie is the well-intentioned director, but his most successful conquests to date are anything but musical – in fact they rival those of Don Giovanni! After various interruptions and a near-fatal duel between rival sopranos, a miracle takes place. The individuals are magically melded into a choir and a world of light, harmony, understanding, and musical perfection. Dawn leads the way in the rousing Finale: Darkness to Delight. Through all the nonsense and Hanky Panky, things come round right!

Track Listing:

1. Opening – My first rehearsal

2. Aria: He has only just arrived

3. Isn't my Marilyn talented?

4. Aria: Not that kind of song

5. You made your point

6. The Grand Hotel

7. Before I choose the soloist

8. Duet: Ladies' Duel

9. I don't know what's wrong with you

10. Fantasy Time - Dawn's Miracle

11. Aria: Seeing is believing

12. The spell is broken

13. Aria/Duet: Hanky-Panky

14. What a transformation!

15. Finale Darkness to Delight

16. Applause