A Letter to E. 11th Street

Martin Hennessy, Libretto by Mark Campbell

A two-part drama composed by Martin Hennessy. In 1989, Rick, a young man with AIDS, videotapes a good-bye letter to his former roommate Susan from the suburban home to which he has returned. In 1999, Susan watches the video again and recounts her life in the years since Rick's death.

Conductor: George Manahan
Susan: Arianna Zukerman
Recorded Diva: Karen Frankenstein
Rick: Christopher Jackson

Excerpt 1(2:27)
Rick says good-bye as he concludes his videotaped letter to Susan.

Excerpt 2(3:07)
While the credits roll on his letter, Rick plays an aria from an opera he and Susan used to listen to in their apartment.

Excerpt 3(5:25)
Ten years later, Susan, having rediscovered Rick's letter while packing to move from the apartment, raises a glass to toast her friend who is still very much a part of her life.


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