Wood’s work with the INSCAPE Chamber Orchestra was superb. Given the subject, a man whose life has become a musical composition, one imagines the possibilities. Nyman’s score remains within the context of the dialogue, however, with the libretto by Sacks, Christopher Rawlence, and Michael Morris interestingly staying confined among the characters. Beruan rendition of Robert Schumann’s “Ich grolle nicht” captures the beauty of his life in music. Pulley has the strongest emotional moments as she realizes that discovery of the truth is coming nearer, but Mr. When Doctor S comes to the P’s house to continue his exploration, we know it is only a matter of time before the mystery is solved.Īll three singers possess strong voices, and they keep their exchanges dramatically focused and nuanced. Pulley captures that tension with every note. We can feel her anxiety with each poke and prod of the examination, as Ms. Beruan gives the musically gifted patient a marvelously perplexed countenance as he allows Doctor S to examine him.ĭoctor P’s wife, played by Emily Pulley, looks on anxiously. Doctor P, a famous musician and singer, is played by Jeffrey Beruan.
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