The ballad of Baby Doe

The ballad of Baby Doe

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, "The Ballad of Baby Doe," an opera in two acts and eleven scenes, music by Douglas Moore, book by John Latouche.

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    How does the historical setting of the Colorado silver boom shape the ambitions and choices of the main characters?

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    In what ways does Horace Tabor's transition from modest prospector to wealthy tycoon alter his sense of loyalty and identity?

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    Baby Doe faces intense societal judgment and ostracization from Victorian-era high society; how do you think you would handle standing by your personal choices in the face of public disapproval?

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