The Discontented Housewife

An Opera Farce in One Act by
James Nathaniel Holland

(Duration: 30 min.)

SYNOPSIS:

“This is the interesting story of Margaret.” So begins the screwball one-act chamber opera
about an emotionally abused housewife, and the extent she goes to change the situation
life has dealt her. Not even the pianist is allowed to sit by and idly accompany
Margaret’s journey into self-empowerment.

Is it a battle between the sexes? Certainly not. It’s more like power,
domination and the pure thrill of ordering others around.

ARTISTS NEEDED: Soprano (Coloratura), Margaret   Lyric Baritone, Harold

ORCHESTRATION:  Fl, Bb Clarinet Horn Piano, Strings

FOR SALE TO PUBLIC:

Piano Vocal Score: $15.00 US
Reduced Orchestral Score: $20.00 US
Performance Rental with parts: Please contact james@casaholanda.com

CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO HEAR OUT-TAKES from the Opera:

Overture Orchestrated Click here to hear the orchestrated version made with Garritan Orchestra "This is the Interesting Story of Margaret" Opening Aria for Coloratura Artist:  Colleen McGrath, Soprano / James Nathaniel Holland, Piano

"Every Time I Hear My Name" Artists: Colleen McGrath, Soprano / Dennis Jesse, Baritone / James Nathaniel Holland, Piano "Duet: I found this Here" Artists:  Colleen McGrath, Soprano / Dennis Jesse, Baritone / James Nathaniel Holland, Piano "Margaret" Aria for Baritone Artist:  Dennis Jesse, Baritone / James Nathaniel Holland, Piano