Prince of Players was initially commissioned by Houston Grand Opera in 2013 as a chamber opera.
Cultural Impact
Carlisle Floyd's opera Susannah was the first American opera since Porgy and Bess to earn a permanent spot in the repertory.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Carlisle Floyd's operas, including Prince of Players, aim to create a 'total theatrical experience' where music, drama, and production are equally important.
Composition History
The opera was later expanded from a chamber opera to a full-scale, sophisticated opera at the suggestion of opera impresario David Gockley.
Recording & Production
This recording is the world-premiere live recording of Carlisle Floyd's Prince of Players, performed by the Florentine Opera and Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.
Composition History
Carlisle Floyd's opera Prince of Players was inspired by the movie STAGE BEAUTY, which itself was based on a play by Jeffery Hatcher.
Composer Biography
Carlisle Floyd, the composer, is considered the 'Father of American Opera' and had a career-defining success with his third opera, Susannah (1955).
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