Menotti, Gian Carlo - The Consul (vocal score)

Premiered in Philadelphia, March 1, 1950.

Distinguished by the title character never appearing but that is the frustration for the main character who is trying to flee her oppressive country and rejoin her escaped husband. It all ends in tears.

Cast:

Magda Sorel (soprano)

John Sorel (baritone)

Secretary (mezzo)

Police Agent (baritone)

Mother (mezzo)

Magician (tenor)