Susannah

Susannah

by Julius Rudel

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The Opera Society of Washington presents the first appearances in Washington, D.C. of the New York City Opera, Julius Rudel, general director, a series of American operas, Carlisle Floyd's musical drama "Susannah," music and text by Carlisle Floyd, conducted by Julius Rudel, staged by Frank Corsaro, sets designed by Paul Sylbert, chorus master William Johnson.

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  1. 1

    How does Carlisle Floyd’s adaptation of the Apocryphal story of Susannah and the Elders translate into a commentary on modern morality and community judgment?

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    In what ways does the idyllic, rural setting of the Tennessee mountains serve as both a sanctuary and a trap for the title character?

  3. 3

    How do the townspeople’s own internal guilts and repressions project onto their harsh treatment of Susannah?

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