Elena Bocharova, who sings the role of Maggie, created this role in the 1997 workshop production of "The Gift of the Magi."
Performer Biography
Tim Krol, who sings the role of Jim, was a member of Chanticleer for nine years and appears on thirteen of their recordings, including a Grammy Award-winning album.
Composition History
This opera, "The Gift of the Magi," is based on the short story by O. Henry.
Recording & Production
The recording of "The Gift of the Magi" took place on December 2nd and 3rd, 2000, at Hellman Hall, The San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
Performer Biography
The San Francisco Conservatory New Music Ensemble, which performs on this recording, was founded in 1968 and was one of the first groups in the country to engage students in 20th-century works.
Composer Biography
David Conte, the composer, is a Professor of Composition at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
Composer Biography
Nicholas Giardini, the librettist, has also collaborated with David Conte on a choral symphony titled "Eos," commissioned by the Boston Gay Men's Chorus.
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