According to the News & Record, Larsen, the composer of Frankenstein, The Modern Prometheus and Barnum's Bird, among many other works, has long wanted to base an opera on the play. When the university agreed to commission the work, UNCG Opera Theatre director David Holley said, "she almost started crying."
The Opera Theatre will premiere the new opera in the spring of 2008 at the newly renovated Aycock Auditorium.
Lileana Blain-Cruz directs the new production, opening April 23.
The Cuban-born composer is this season's Debs Composer's Chair.
The cast is led by Bryonha Marie and Nathan Gunn, with Tony winner Ted Sperling at the baton.
The season, opening September 21, will include 58 ballets across 21 weeks of performances.
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