Tim Schmidt wrote:
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> Hello.
>
> I'm a undergraduate student that is getting a B.Mus. in voice and a
> B.A. in economics. For my senior recital I was interested in perhaps
> having a set of songs that somehow were related to economics -- if
> they existed. The only song that I know of so far would be "Money,
> O" by Michael Head.
Tim, it could be argued that the entire opera "The Ballad of
Baby Doe" (by Douglas Moore with libretto by John LaTouche)
is about economics - specifically the gold standard vs. the
silver standard around the turn of the last century. There
is a wonderful ensemble in the second act in which the
characters argue about US economic policy during that
period. And William Jennings Bryan sings a campaign
speech! Get yourself a copy of the score - I'm sure you
could find something to excerpt for your recital. There are
two good recordings out on CD - I'm very partial to the NY
City Opera recording with Beverly Sills.
Peggy
--
Margaret Harrison, Alexandria, Virginia, USA
"Music for a While Shall All Your Cares Beguile"
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