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A Doll's House - an original opera by Raymond Luedeke - is based on Henrik Ibsen's shocking 19th Century drama. This 3-act opera tells the story of Nora, a seemingly typical housewife, who becomes disillusioned and dissatisfied with the rules of marriage and society. The sound of a slamming door, associated with Ibsen's 1879 play, has become an iconic symbol of human liberty.
Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) is the most performed playwright in the world (after Shakespeare). He is considered to be the father of modern theater and introduced to the stage a new order of moral analysis that was placed against a severely realistic middle-class background. His plays addressing the role of women in society, and of human rights in general, include A Doll’s House, Ghosts, Hedda Gabler, and The Lady from the Sea.
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A Doll's House English translation by William Archer 1889
Adapted by the composer, Raymond Luedeke, 2020
Two versions of this opera are available: this version with orchestra, and a version with two keyboards. Please visit the linked page for piano/vocal scores.
Additionally, a study/archival copy of the orchestral version is available upon request, as well as a copy of the libretto. Please contact [email protected] for inquiries into obtaining either, or for inquiries into part rental.
Cast: 6 singers (soprano, 2 mezzo sopranos, tenor, baritone, bass-baritone)
Vocal range(s)
soprano B3-C6
mezzo soprano A3-A5
mezzo soprano G2-G4
tenor D3-C5
baritone G2-G4
bass-baritone E2-F4