Recorded: Oct. 16, 2010
Venue: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, BC
Genres: Classical, Classical Vocal/Opera
Vancouver Opera proudly presents the world premiere of Lillian Alling, its new commissioned opera by Canada's foremost opera-creation team: composer John Estacio and librettist John Murrell.
In 1927, young Lillian Alling arrives in New York City from Russia in desperate search of a man called Jozéf. Penniless, she walks across North America and into the wilds of northwestern BC, following Jozéf's elusive path. During her brave trek, she is embraced by a Norwegian farming community in North Dakota, incarcerated in Oakalla Prison Farm near Vancouver, and loved by Scotty, a lineman along BC's "telegraph trail".
Seeking freedom in the future but bound to a dark past, Lillian's fierce determination and alluring mystery drive her into danger and forever change the lives of everyone she meets. A cathartic scene on the banks of Skeena River reveals a shocking truth and brings Lillian face to face with destiny. Her story will take you deep into the emotional heart of love and courage.
Based on a true story and legend. The cast includes Frédérique Vézina as the intrepid and determined Lillian; Judith Forst as Irene, the woman who knows about Lillian's past; Roger Honeywell as Irene's son, Jimmy, and Aaron St. Clair Nicholson, as Scotty MacDonald, the man who comes to understand the heroine. For further information visit the Vancouver Opera website.
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