Robert Paterson: Three Way – A Trio of One-Act Operas
11/17/2017, 57 Tracks, 1:56:59
Featuring
Dean Williamson
Danielle Pastin
Samuel Levine
Wes Mason
Eliza Bonet
Matthew Treviño
Courtney Ruckman
Jordan Rutter
Melisa Bonetti
Nashville Opera Orchestra
Robert Paterson
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Critical Reception
Critics praised Three Way as an excellent comic opera with a melodic, tonal style and a lively, delicious, and provocative libretto.
Cultural Impact
The opera Three Way was created to reflect the evolving social currents of the 21st century regarding sexuality and gender, including the increased visibility of trans people and BDSM practices.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Robert Paterson aims for vocal friendliness in his opera writing, particularly in arias, while allowing for more experimental instrumental passages.
Recording & Production
This recording of Three Way was made at Ocean Way Nashville, Studio A, with Dean Williamson conducting and Grammy Award-winning producer Blanton Alspaugh in the control booth.
Compositional Technique
The opera Three Way is structured with song-like arias that can be extracted to form an album, and speech-like, conversational recitative.
Composition History
Three Way, a trio of one-act operas, received its world premiere on January 27, 2017, in Nashville, followed by its New York premiere in June 2017.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Robert Paterson and librettist David Cote intentionally explored sex as a theme for their opera, aiming to incorporate virtually every emotion imaginable.
