For baritone and piano (or ensemble: sax, pno, vn, vc), text by Matthew Doherty (2008) – 3 minutes
World Premiere: 2008, American Opera Projects Composers and the Voice series, Matthew Worth, baritone; Jennifer Peterson, piano
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Live performance recording by Avian Orchestra and Chris Trakas, baritone
PROGRAM NOTE
Middle Section of a Torn-up Letter
–found on the floor of the Albion Hotel* (*”Hotel” -beware, no nightly rates)
What’s up Sweetie?
thinking about you.
see you. I may
I can’t bear it
just want out. You
you are on my
moment of the day.
everyday now. I think
seems to be helping.
on my court date
to be such a jerk
fucking up on the
going crazy in here
I want you to kiss
hold me now. I can’t
alone. Everyone is
if I go to Worcester
its a bad idea
is too many drugs
sure you aren’t us
any more? Cookie
picked up a needle
all you can.
I lost weight by
back. I feel a
I want you to
I bet you feel real
everything you know
always! Maybe we can
Will you marry
I promise to
you for the rest
live without you
about a woman
gotta go now
Forever Angel
Price: $7
