Edward and Richard- New Chamber Opera.

There is an up and coming young composer to keep an eye out for, His name is Alexander Voltz and he is currently writing Edward and Richard a Chamber Opera for …..ME!

In his words” This chamber opera is based on the true story of the Princes in the Tower.

Photo By John Everett Millais It's the year 1483.

The Princes - Edward and Richard, the eldest sons of the late King Edward IV - have been arrested and imprisoned in the Tower of London by their uncle Richard, Duke of Gloucester. Uncle Richard eventually becomes King Richard III, whom Shakespeare wastes no time immortalising as evil. In the weeks following his accession, the Princes have vanished without a trace.

All the while, their mother, Elizabeth Woodville, prays for their safe return. She was once Queen of England; now, Richard III sees her as little more than a feeble widow. But it is Elizabeth's strength, courage and duty to her sons that enlighten us as to what really happened to the Princes in the Tower...”

I will be performing the role of Elizabeth Woodville.

Alexander has an impressive group of people on his team. Michelle Carey comes straight off directing the Laramie Project to direct Edward and Richard, and I am thrilled to again work with Actor and Choreographer, Brian Lucas who performs the role of John. (He is keeping me on the straight and narrow with the narration of the show). Wayne Brennan is on break from Queensland Symphony Orchestra to take on the position of Concert Master. The Opera will be conducted by Orchestral Conductor, Educator, Father to a brilliant young composer and overall musical extraordinaire Dr Bradley Voltz.