Tableau V:  Ductia

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 Fifth Tableau: 

30. WOLF'S EAR:  Mortimer tells Isabella that Edward has been captured, but that they won't be safe while he is still alive.  This number states the main theme of the Tableau.  Soprano, Carol Millard; and Tenor, Christopher Aaron Smith; are joined by Christian Contreras, Clarinet and Tenor Saxophone; Thomas B. Dawkins, Bassoon; and Leah Kosch, Piano. First posted on 10/5/14. 

31. SECOND LOVE: Isabella and Mortimer declare their feelings for each other.  Musically, this number restates "Anger" from Tableau II.  Carol Millard, Soprano, as Isabella; and Christopher Aaron Smith, Tenor, as Mortimer; with Sam Ou, 'Cello and Leah Kosch, Piano. First posted on 10/12/14. 

32. PLOT: Mortimer contacts Lightborn (a "gentle tradesman") to take care of Edward permanently. Christopher Aaron Smith, Tenor, as Mortimer;  Andrew Swan, Bass-baritone, as Lightborn; with Thomas B. Dawkins, Bassoon and Contra Bassoon; and Leah Kosch, Piano. First posted on 10/19/14. 

33. FLEETING HENCE: Edward in prison, is angry at first, than accepting of his fate.  This number is related to the first number of the opera.  David Walther, Bass, as Edward; Russell Southcott, Guitar with Carol Millard, Flute; Christian Contreras, Clarinet; Thomas B.Dawkins, Bassoon; and Leah Kosch, Piano. First posted on 10/26/14. 

34. ASSASSINATION: Lightborn visits Edward in prison and "lulls him to sleep." David Walther, Bass, as Edward; and Andrew Swan, Bass-baritone, as Lightborn, with Thomas B. Dawkins, Bassoon, and with Carol Millard, Flute; Christian Contreras, Clarinet; Russell Southcott, Guitar; and Leah Kosch, Piano. First posted on 11/2/14. 

35. JOVE'S HUGE TREE, Mortimer celebrates his victory. Christopher Aaron Smith, Tenor; with Carol Millard, Piccolo; also with Christian Contreras, Clarinet; Thomas B. Dawkins, Contra Bassoon; and Leah Kosch, Piano. First posted on 11/9/14.