Edward II: Tableau IV: Round Dance

Edward II, an operatic drama, music composed by ASP artistic director, David Edgar Walther, based on the play and poems by Christopher Marlowe, was recorded by Mike Burke at John Weston's Futura Studio in Roslindale, MA. The following is the Fourth Tableau: 

23. SWORD: Queen Isabella raises an army against her husband, Edward II, in this highly florid selection for dramatic coloratura soprano.  This number begins with The Round Dance, which is the main theme of Tableau IV. Carol Millard is is joined by Christian Contreras, Tenor Saxophone; Thomas B. Dawins, Bassoon; and Leah Kosch, Piano.  First posted on 8/17/14. 

24. ATLAS' SHOULDER: Edward III reluctantly agrees to ask The King of France for aid in defending his father against the revolutionaries led by Queen Isabella.   In this sweet folk song like number, Brett Johnson, Baritone is joined by David Walther, Bass; Christian Contreras, Clarinet; and Russell Southcott, Guitar.   First posted on 8/24/14.  

25. EARTH: Edward II swears vengeance on Mortimer, who has sided with Isabella and the rebels. David Walther, Bass; is joined by Christian Contreras, Clarinet; and Russell Southcott, Guitar. First posted on 8/31/14. 

26. CONFRONTATION: Edward II and Mortimer finally come to blows.  This number restates The Round Dance.  Christopher Aaron Smith, Tenor; David Walther, Bass; Christian Contreras, Tenor Saxophone; Thomas B. Dawkins, Bassoon;  and Leah Kosch, Piano. First posted on 9/7/14. 

27. BATTLE MUSIC:  The rebel armies, lead by Queen Isabella and Mortimer, defeat Edward's troops. Christian Contreras, Clarinet; and Thomas B. Dawkins, Bassoon; and Leah Kosch, Piano.  First posted on 9/14/14.

28. CROWN: Edward abdicates the throne in favor of his son. David Walther, Bass; Christian Contreras, Clarinet; Russell Southcott, Guitar; and Leah Kosch, Piano.  First posted on 9/21/14. 

29.  VICTORY: Queen Isabella celebrates her military success over Edward.  This number concludes with The Round Dance.  Carol Millard, Soprano is joined by Christian Contreras, Tenor Saxophone and Clarinet; Thomas B. Dawkins, Bassoon and Leah Kosch, Piano. First posted on 9/28/14.