Nero and The Fall of Lehman Brothers

Nero and The Fall of Lehman Brothers (2016)

The unprecedented financial collapse of 2008, set amidst scheming trading floors of Wall Street and the forces of gods and love of imperial ancient Rome, are cast in a dynamic and beautiful musical landscape.

Music By
Jonathan Dawe
Premiere
December 2/3 2016
The Italian Academy
New York City
Cast
Paul LaRosa, NERO
Zulimar Lopez-Hernandez, POPPEA
Timothy McDevitt, SENECA
Ariana Chris, AGRIPPINA
Derek Lee Ragin, MERCURY
BANKERS: Brian Jeffers, David Davani, Andrew Dwan
Choreography
Laura Careless
Produced By
Rick Whitaker and The Italian Academy
Music Performed By
Ensemble Echappe, Benjamin Grow, conductor
Directed By
Alastair Boag
Commissioned By
The Italian Academy of Columbia University
Subsequent production
BOP Ballet | Opera |Pantomime Montreal July 2018
Scoring
Vocal:Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, 2 Baritones; Secondary Roles: Countertenor, Tenor Baritone, Bass
Instruments:
Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Harp, Piano, Percussion, Strings
Dancers