MENKAURE An American, 21st Century Opera in 3 Acts (In English) Piano Vocal Score (Also available orchestrated) Music and Libretto by James Nathaniel Holland Composer website: http: //www.lacoronadelossantos.net/jamesnathanielholland.html Opera website: http: //www.lacoronadelossantos.net/menkaureopera.html Aria and Duet Highlights on YouTube: https: //www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEcbVsA36MCuWNwUtfYiYyuxBIz7l-DwZ Video presentation of Bass Aria (sample of orchestration): https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwEAbryIDtQ SYNOPSIS: 6,000 years ago an almighty ruler died in Aksum. But today he lives for one woman, Trista, who falls in love with his statue at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She is pulled deep into obsession, and her family is unable to rescue her; she tries to kiss the statue's face, and is arrested. With a quest to find the statue's twin, she flees to the country Joondor, site of the ancient city of Aksum where she is ultimately consumed by her love for Menkaure. SINGERS NEEDED: TRISTA, Soprano (Lyric, Lead Role) A young woman DELPHI, Soprano (Coloratura, Principal role) Her mother MRS. SNODGRASS, Alto or Countertenor (Comedic) The Met's docent CONSOLIDAS, True Bass (Principal role) A guide in the country of Joondor ERIK, Baritone, The much younger boyfriend of Delphi THE HIGH PREIST AND A SAINT, Tenor Chorus SATB with minor roles