Lori Laitman: The Scarlet Letter (live)
) | Label: Naxos Opera Catalog: 8669034-35 Format: CD Belcher, Daniel; Bradley, Becky; Lombardi, Danielle; Armstrong, Dominic; Claycomb, Laura; Werley, Benjamin; Knapp, Kyle; Eaton, Charles; Pelto, Ari; Gawrysiak, Margaret; Bryan, William; Mackenzie, Malcolm; Robinson, Emily; Opera Colorado Orchestra; Opera Colorado ChorusDavid Mason’s beautiful verse-adaptation of Hawthorne’s classic novel, The Scarlet Letter, astutely portrays its characers amid the Puritan society of 17th century New England. My music-lyrically expressive and intricately orchestrated- dramatizes the psychological underpinnings of this story. Though Hester is shamed for adultery, her steadfast strength of character reveals a true moral sense, while the weakness of both her lover and estranged husband ultimately yield their self-destruction. This is a world premiere recording made possible by a generous grant from the Sorel Organization.  Price: $37.98 |