From the Diaries of Adam and Eve

A 30-minute dramatic song cycle for soprano, baritone, and piano with brilliant and witty texts by Mark Twain, this four-movement work is both whimsical and deeply moving. The narrative expresses the characters' puzzlement about each other (and their unexpected offspring) to their eventual deep love and painful losses, serving as a beautiful metaphor for all the relationships of life. The musical setting supports the drama beautifully while providing the pianist with some fun and challenging passages. Works effectively in either recital or as a semi-staged production.