On the most literal level, CROSSING THE HORIZON is about UFO abduction. At the same time, the piece enacts a journey of archetypal significance. The characters must face the presence of a powerful and unexplainable force in order to become whole.

Cast

Clio : soprano
Zoe : mezzo-soprano
Ursula : contralto

Instrumentation

horn
trumpet
2 violins
2 cellos
piano

Duration: 1 hour

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New York City Opera performed an excerpt of CROSSING THE HORIZON at their 2007 VOX: Showcasing American Composers festival. Watch the introductory video and hear the performance here. CROSSING THE HORIZON is also a finalist in Opera Vista's 2008 international chamber opera competition (Houston).