Opening Aria, Act III: "No ardent kiss, no marriage bed"
After having discovered a new friend like no other before, Germain (Richard Lippold) is made to wait for the prime minister in the prime minister's bedroom.
Artists:
Richard Lippold, Baritone / James Nathaniel Holland,
Piano and Percussion
Act III Duet: "The Rumors are Flying Out There and Scene"
While waiting for the PM, Germain had opened the bedroom door to look for him and witnessed a vulgar scene of the PM with another lover. Talleyrand is not only a minister of one of the country's Districts, he is also secretly the rebel leader and head trouble-maker. In this duet, Talleyrand (Ethan Herschenfeld, bass), has followed Germain (Richard Lippold, baritone) to the prime minister's bedroom and has figured out what is going on. Talleyrand smells an opportunity, tells Germain this special friend, the PM, is not to be trusted. The PM will betray him like all the others. Trying to play on Germain's hurt, he presents a gun to Germain, but Germain won't kill him. Finally the PM (tenor) returns to the bedroom, ready to enjoy another conquest.
Additional Artists:
James Nathaniel Holland, Piano and Percussion
Aria: "Forgive this frail heart that beats"
Back at the party, rumors of the PM and the strange newcomer, Germain, have reached a frenzy. Tamina (Debra West, Soprano), the first lady, cannot take them anymore and throws a vase at the crowd. She then sings that no matter how they gossip, her love for her husband will always triumph over all his affairs.
Additional
Artists:
James Nathaniel
Holland, Piano and Percussion
Act IV Opening Scene: "Cheryl, you came!"
In this scene from Act 4, the innocent Germain (Richard Lippold, baritone) is now in prison for attempting to shoot the prime minister. Cheryl (Colleen McGrath, Soprano), Talleyrand's girlfriend has always had a special place in her heart for Germain and has secretly come to visit him. She tells him how Nadine, a vicious gossip and another trouble-maker district minister of the country, is now targeting her and trying to take her out of the political picture. Suddenly, the guards bring in a new prisoner.
Act IV Scene and Trio: "World weary soul"
The new prisoner is, Tamina (Debra West, Soprano), the first lady. Terror stricken, Cheryl (Colleen McGrath, Soprano) tells Germain (Richard Lippold, baritone) of the sordid events that happened after his arrest, the immediate recruitment of her to care for the PM's gunshot wound, her rape by the PM, her rise to power after the method of disposal of the first lady, Tamina. Tamina just sits in her cells rocking an empty bundle of rags, once her baby.
Additional Artists:
James Nathaniel Holland,
Piano and Percussion
Act IV Scene: "That's what happens when you cross the line"
Talleyrand (Ethan Herschenfeld, bass) now arrives at the prison, catching Cheryl away from the palace. Looking at the broken Tamina in her cell, he quietly threatens Germain (Richard Lippold, baritone), "that's what happens when you cross the line". Not wanting Cheryl to hear, he orders her back to the palace. Once again Talleyrand tries to manipulate Germain into assinating the PM, but Germain refuses to hate. Talleyrand opens the cell door, saying the others are ready, but Germain won't budge.
Additional Artists:
James Nathaniel Holland,
Piano and Percussion
Act IV Final Scene of Opera: "Most think goodness is weak"
Germain's (Richard Lippold, baritone) swan song. Afterwards, he begins to meditate and miraculously the prison walls begin to melt away and two spiritual being come to escort Germain into light of the universe.
Additional Artists:
James Nathaniel Holland,
Piano and Percussion
